Senior Technical Partner - Natural Resources & Energy

ERM; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 175,000 - 202,000; Full time

Job summary

ERM is seeking a Technical Partner to grow our Natural Resources practice across North America, focusing on biological resources, ecological restoration, and environmental permitting. This hybrid role can be based in any ERM office in the USA.

The role combines technical leadership with client development and business leadership to build long-term partnerships, mentor teams, and drive growth in energy and infrastructure projects.

Qualifications

• BS/MS in environmental science, engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in environmental consulting.
• Proven leadership in mitigation and ecorestoration, including endangered species and habitat conservation.
• Deep understanding of conventional and renewable energy markets in North America.
• Strong business development track record, generating and delivering multi-million-dollar programs.
• Expertise in HCPs, and regional permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and client engagement within Power, Diversified Energy, and Technology sectors.
• Provide senior technical leadership for biological resources, ecological restoration, habitat conservation, and environmental permitting programs.
• Support clients through project planning, permitting, construction, and operations phases.
• Develop and grow key client relationships while identifying opportunities for additional services.
• Mentor and develop technical staff and project managers.
• Collaborate with ERM partners and service line leaders to support growth initiatives.
• Drive project delivery excellence while meeting financial, safety, and quality objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Business development

Biological resources

Education

BS/MS in environmental science or related field

Tools

HCPs knowledge

Permitting experience

Job description

ERM is seeking a Technical Partner to grow our Natural Resources practice across North America, focusing on biological resources, ecological restoration, and environmental permitting. This hybrid role can be based in any ERM office in the USA.

The role combines technical leadership with client development and business leadership to build long-term partnerships, mentor teams, and drive growth in energy and infrastructure projects.