Consultant, Renewable Energy Planner (Mid - Level)

ERM is seeking a motivated Consultant, Renewable Energy Planner to join our global consulting firm in our growing Capital Project Delivery (CPD) team in Denver, Colorado, Phoenix, Arizona, or the surrounding region.

The ideal candidate will have experience supporting local permitting and land use processes, including but not limited to, conducting research to define permitting requirements, coordinating with local jurisdictions during permitting processes, developing permitting plans and schedules, coordinating and participating in public meetings and hearings, and developing or coordinating permit applications and required components, such as Site Plan and Comprehensive Plan consistency reviews, to support a variety of land development and infrastructure projects.

In this role, you will work closely with ERM Project Managers and Partners on a variety of environmental permitting, due diligence, and impact assessment projects to support our renewable energy, oil and gas, power, and technology sector clients. You will also participate in teams conducting National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, state-level equivalent reviews, and environmental permitting for large-scale capital projects in the western states and beyond. This is largely an office-based role with some travel required based on client and/or project needs and expectations. This is an excellent opportunity for an entry- to mid-level professional looking to advance their career with ERM’s experienced consulting teams in environmental permitting, with additional opportunities to contribute to solar, battery storage, wind, electrical transmission, and technology infrastructure projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide technical expertise on local land use permitting, NEPA environmental assessment (EA) and environmental impact statement (EIS) projects and related activities in support of ERM clients’ capital development projects (i.e., renewable energy projects, oil and gas, power generation, electrical transmission, and mining).

• Support Project Managers in the preparation of local, state, and federal permitting documents. Contribute to preparing local permitting deliverables, serving in roles ranging from lead technical expert to quality review. 

• Perform project delivery activities such as report writing, data collection and analysis, and developing strategies and recommendations for clients.

• Support ERM Project Managers with multiple projects within client’s scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards are met on project deliverables. Develop a basic understanding of project management responsibilities.

• Collaborate with ERM colleagues to execute services including environmental impact assessment, land use planning, facility siting & permitting, and risk assessment

• Participate in field reviews, public meetings, regulatory hearings, and similar project meetings, on an as-needed basis.

• Support ERM Partners-in-Charge and Project Managers to deliver exceptional client value on projects.

• Work as an integral part of the CPD team and support the goals of the team.

REQUIREMENTS:

• BS in planning, environmental science, landscape architecture, geography, civil or environmental engineering, or related discipline.

• 2+ years of relevant planning or environmental permitting experience, including consulting for private-sector clients, or professional internships.

• Technical competence and broad knowledge of local land use planning best practices, with a solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues for land development and infrastructure projects (e.g., future land use, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, natural resources, protected species, and visual impact assessment).

• Detail-oriented with excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills.

• Ability to engage in multifaceted and dynamic situations and to collaborate with a team of experts to support work through the lifecycle of a project. 

• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, travel (up to 25%, or as needed, to meet client and project expectations), and work independently with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant: team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality.

• High level proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, etc).

• Experience with power sector projects highly desired.

• Strong commitment to safety.

For the Consultant, Project Planner position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $73,148 – $87,932 USD.  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above.  This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is 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. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!