Principal Technical Consultant, Engineering

About the role

As ERM’s Principal Consultant, Scientist in the Mid-Atlantic region, you’ll shape the future of energy infrastructure while advancing your career with a global sustainability leader.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage permitting tasks for capital development projects, including electric transmission lines and renewable energy initiatives.
• Prepare and submit permit applications to federal, state, and local authorities.
• Develop project schedules, budgets, and progress reports.
• Participate in agency consultations, client meetings, and site visits (travel up to 20%).
• Collaborate with ERM experts on impact assessments, routing studies, and facility siting.
• Drive business development by leveraging client relationships and delivering exceptional technical solutions.

Required

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or related field. Or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years in consulting or industry, focused on power sector projects under federal and state regulatory frameworks (VA/Mid-Atlantic preferred).
• Permitting experience for transmission line projects in Virginia (required); West Virginia and Kentucky (preferred).
• Knowledge of Clean Water Act (Sections 401/404), Endangered Species Act (Section 7), National Historic Preservation Act (Section 106).
• Familiarity with USACE Norfolk District, VDEQ, VMRC permitting requirements.
• Strong technical writing, project management, and communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Preferred

• Experience reviewing Erosion & Sediment Control Plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans, and Virginia Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and influence stakeholders.

Pay

The anticipated annual base pay for this role is $106,879 – $162,510 (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.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP