Managing Consultant, Project Manager/Assistant Project Manager, Electric Transmission Routing & Siting

About the role

Join ERM and help shape the future of sustainable energy. This role matters because you'll influence critical transmission projects, mentor talented teams, and make a lasting impact with a global environmental leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Support routing and siting studies and oversee analyses for transmission projects.
• Work on multiple projects to meet scope, budget, and schedule expectations.
• Delegate tasks to subject matter experts and mentor junior staff.
• Represent ERM at agency meetings and public open houses.
• Develop proposals and contribute to business development efforts.
• Foster collaboration across ERM’s global impact assessment team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Geography, Land Use Planning, Cultural Resources, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 4+ years of consulting or industry experience with power sector projects.
• Proven success supporting routing and siting for electric transmission projects.
• Exceptional writing, communication, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong knowledge of transmission line siting and construction best practices.
• Able to mentor teams and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Willingness to travel up to 15%.

Preferred

• Familiarity with impact assessment issues (wetlands, protected species, cultural resources).
• Experience with business development and proposal preparation.

Pay and Benefits

The anticipated annual base pay for the Managing Consultant, Electric Transmission Routing & Siting Project Manager position is $95,682 - $124,245 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible).

We offer 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.