Managing Consultant, Planner (Senior Level)

ERM is seeking a Managing Consultant, Planner in our Denver, CO or Phoenix, AZ offices to support and assist with permitting and environmental impact assessment for capital development projects.

This role will focus on renewable energy, transmission and distribution, oil and gas, and technology infrastructure projects in the Mountain West region and beyond.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading 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.

AICP credentials and experience with western natural resource issues, local permitting (including Colorado 1041 regulations) are highly desired.

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 environmental professional looking to advance their career with a global environmental leader and be part of ERM’s continuing growth and contribution to the low carbon energy transition.

Our portfolio of projects are often fast-paced, multi-faceted, and geographically diverse.

The position will require a candidate to work independently, and to manage teams of subject matter experts to produce permitting documents that are cohesive and fit for purpose.

Candidates must be able to manage varying priorities and tasks to meet concurrent deadlines on multiple projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Manage permitting and compliance associated with energy development projects with an emphasis on local, state, and federal permitting, including but not limited to compliance associated with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and regulations of federal agencies such as the Bureau of Land Management, U.S.

Forest Service, Western Area Power Administration, U.S.

Army Corps of Engineers, U.S.

Fish and Wildlife Service, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, and various state agencies.


* Manage various aspects of the permitting process, including stakeholder engagement, documentation development, and coordination with local, state, and federal governments.


* Manage and provide te...