Senior Consultant, Scientist

About the role

At ERM, you’ll join a vibrant technical community of 1,000+ professionals worldwide, working on projects that shape industries and communities. This role is critical for supporting large-scale utility projects in Northern California, directly impacting energy reliability and environmental stewardship.

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

• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations and permitting processes.
• Excellent technical writing and organizational skills.
• Effective communication and mentoring abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 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.
• Opportunity for bonus pay based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs.

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 full-time.

Benefits

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

Application

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter.