Partner, Transmission & Distribution

Lead the Expansion of ERM’s Electric Transmission Advisory Practice Across the West

About the role

ERM is seeking a senior leader with deep transmission expertise and strong utility-sector relationships to grow and elevate our electric transmission advisory business across the West and nationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead major electric transmission projects from concept through construction.
• Guide regulatory strategy, and related approvals.
• Expand ERM’s market influence with utilities, developers, and transmission owners.
• Mentor and grow high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
• Advance ERM’s thought leadership in transmission siting, compliance, and grid modernization.
• Build and deepen strategic client relationships that drive long-term growth.

Requirements

• 15+ years in transmission siting/routing, environmental permitting, impact assessment, or regulatory strategy.
• Strong relationships with utilities, developers, or transmission owners.
• Experience in the Power market across several states, especially on the West Coast.
• Demonstrated leadership delivering complex capital projects.
• Commercial and business development acumen.

Priorities

• Preferred background in grid modernization, long-range transmission planning, or strategic advisory.

Why ERM?

• Earn equity ownership with significant financial upside.
• Gain a seat at the table to influence ERM’s strategic direction.
• Achieve a platform to amplify your voice as a thought leader in the power sector.
• Access to a global network of experts and resources to scale your impact.

What You’ll Bring

• 15+ years in transmission siting/routing, environmental permitting, impact assessment, or regulatory strategy.
• Strong relationships with utilities, developers, or transmission owners.
• Experience in the Power market across several states, especially on the West Coast.
• Demonstrated leadership delivering complex capital projects.
• Commercial and business development acumen.

Why This Role Matters

Transmission constraints are now one of the biggest barriers to the U.S. energy transition. Clients across the Western States and the broader U.S. need advisors who can navigate siting, routing, permitting, regulatory engagement, and stakeholder complexity at scale. ERM delivers more than $250M in power-related projects annually, and we are expanding our leadership bench to meet accelerating market demand. This role positions you at the intersection of industry need and strategic influence—helping utilities, developers, and grid operators bring critical infrastructure online.