Managing Consultant, Environmental Compliance Manager

About the role

At ERM, we're looking for a seasoned professional to lead compliance efforts that keep California’s energy infrastructure moving forward. This role is crucial for driving results and influencing critical energy initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental compliance during construction, ensuring adherence to CEQA, Biological Opinions, Clean Water Act permits, Section 106 consultations, and other regulatory requirements.
• Interpret and implement mitigation measures; proactively resolve compliance issues.
• Cook up and coordinate field staff, including Environmental Inspectors, Biologists, Cultural Resource Specialists, and Water Quality Specialists.
• Provide technical consulting for permitting and compliance on power generation, transmission, and renewable energy projects.
• Support large compliance programs through data management and communication.
• Prepare impact assessment deliverables, including reports, data analysis, and recommendations.
• Collaborate with ERM teams across offices on environmental impact assessments, facility siting, risk assessment, and water resource management.
• Ensure all work meets ERM’s quality, budget, and schedule standards.
• Engage directly with clients and subject matter experts to deliver strategic compliance solutions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in environmental science/engineering, biology/ecology, planning, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in compliance management, impact assessment, and environmental permitting (consulting experience preferred).
• Strong knowledge of CEQA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and related regulations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills, including technical report writing.

Preferred

• 8+ years of compliance and permitting experience.
• Prior experience with CEQA documentation and CPUC projects.
• Familiarity with permitting under California Coastal Commission or Local Coastal Plans.
• Experience with BLM, US Forest Service, and multi-state permitting requirements (AZ, NV, CA).

Benefits

This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees. Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures.