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. This is a Partner-level opportunity to shape strategy, influence the market, and lead some of the most consequential infrastructure projects in the country.

Responsibilities

• Drive a portfolio of transmission clients aligned with ERM's business strategy.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-impact consulting services.
• Generate multi-million-dollar revenue through siting, NEPA/EA/EIS, routing, permitting, and compliance work.
• Contribute to ERM's North America leadership team and strategic agenda.
• Champion ERM's technical excellence and thought leadership in the power sector.

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.

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.
• Amplify your voice as a thought leader in the power sector.
• Access to a global network of experts and resources to scale your impact.

Pay and Benefits

The anticipated annual base pay for this role is $172,000 - $236,000 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. 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.