Senior Consultant, Scientist

About the role

Erm is driving innovation in environmental consulting and helping clients tackle complex sustainability challenges. The IAP team is expanding annually, and this role involves supporting large-scale utility projects in Northern California.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of CEQA/NEPA documents, ESA Biological Assessments, and CDFW 1602 permits.
• Oversee compliance with environmental regulations and permitting requirements.
• Review Biological Resource Assessments and provide QA/QC on deliverables.
• Mentor junior scientists and foster technical growth within the team.
• Prepare proposals, scopes, and cost estimates; support business development initiatives.
• Build strong client relationships and deliver projects on time, within scope and budget.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biological science, ecology, environmental science, or related field.
• 4+ years of experience in environmental consulting with expertise in Northern California biota.
• Strong knowledge of ESA, CESA, CEQA, California Coastal Act, and environmental permitting.
• Exceptional technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a collaborative mindset.
• Commitment to safety and adherence to health protocols.

Preferred

• Master’s degree in biological science or related discipline.
• Prior experience in the power sector.

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s degree in biological science, ecology, environmental science, or related field.
• Required: 4+ years of experience in environmental consulting with expertise in Northern California biota.
• Required: Strong knowledge of ESA, CESA, CEQA, California Coastal Act, and environmental permitting.
• Required: Exceptional technical writing, organizational, and communication skills.
• Required: Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a collaborative mindset.
• Required: Commitment to safety and adherence to health protocols.

Skills

• Technical writing.
• Organizational skills.
• Communication skills.
• Project management.
• Environmental consulting.
• Compliance with environmental regulations.
• Permitting.
• Client relationship building.
• Proposal preparation.
• Cost estimation.
• Business development.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP.

Pay

The anticipated annual base pay range for this position is $69,386–$102,301 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.

Schedule

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Benefits Package

• Paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• AD&D insurance.
• 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.