Principal Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist

ERM is seeking an experienced Principal Consultant, Environmental Permitting Specialist with extensive New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Division of Land Resource Protection (DLRP) experience and established client relationships, to play a key role in growing our business in New Jersey.

The ideal candidate will have established relationships with electric and gas utilities, as well as current NJDEP Division of Land Resource Protection (DLRP) staff.

A strong candidate will have technical expertise leading multi-media environmental permitting efforts under the purview of the DLRP and providing support for the development of operation/maintenance and large-scale capital expansion projects in New Jersey.

As a senior leader, you will be fully accountable for successfully selling and consulting on DLRP related project work to build a sustainable business locally, while networking with ERM's global technical team to share best practices across the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Develop and implement strategic business/action plan, provide leadership, and deliver performance results to expand ERM’s Impact Assessment & Planning (IAP) service area and client base in New Jersey.  Serve as the leader of a “core” technical team to drive profitable growth across the IAP service lines (environmental impact assessment, land planning, facility siting & permitting, and water resources management) in New Jersey.


* As a “seller/doer,” contribute to business development of ERM’s full-range of IAP services.

Identify and develop new opportunities, prepare effective technical proposals, and take active leadership role in developing new business with new and existing clients.

Develop and expand client relationships that generate repeat business.


* Serve as Senior Technical Advisor for DLRP-related activities in support of ERM clients’ capital projects (i.e., renewable energy projects, electric and gas utilities,).  Lead the strategic planning and preparation of DLRP permit packages, serving in roles ranging from subject matter expert to QA/QC.  Achieve client’s expectations for scope, budget, schedule, and quality.


* Lead, manage performance, hire and retain, inspire and mentor personnel for overall growth and success of technical team.


* Work with existing ERM’s IAP service line described above to deepen relationships with ERM’s key clients and establish new client relationships that result in growth.


* Support the general growth and development of ERM’s IAP technical community.

Collaborate with other ERM global practitioners to execute impact assessment projects.

Participate on teams comprised of impact assessment professionals from multiple offices around the global ERM organization.

REQUIREMENTS:


* BS/MS in environmental studies, natural resources-related science, planning, geography, civil or environmental engineering or related field; PWS, PE, CEP, AICP or similar registration ...