Managing Consultant, Renewables

Lead high‑impact renewable energy projects that shape a cleaner, more resilient future.

As a Managing Consultant, Renewables – Deputy Project Manager, you’ll play a critical role in advancing ERM’s most meaningful sustainability and power-transition projects across the Northeast.

This is a strategic opportunity for an experienced environmental professional to guide complex permitting efforts, influence technical decision‑making, and partner closely with multidisciplinary experts.

If you’re motivated by work that drives real-world environmental outcomes—and you thrive in dynamic, fast‑moving project environments—this role offers the platform to make a lasting impact.

Why This Role Matters

You will be a key leader in delivering successful renewable and power-sector projects, ensuring they move through permitting, assessment, and stakeholder review with precision and strategic oversight.

Your work directly supports clients accelerating the transition to cleaner energy and contributes to the long-term environmental resilience of the region.

What Your Impact Is



* Shaping technical and regulatory pathways for renewable and power-sector initiatives.


* Driving multi-team coordination, communication, and planning to keep complex projects aligned.


* Ensuring smooth execution of Environmental Assessments at both state and federal levels.


* Providing high-quality review and analysis of environmental impacts to natural resources.


* Serving as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to internal teams and client stakeholders.

What You’ll Bring

Required



* Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or a related field.


* 3+ years of relevant experience.


* Proven project management and coordination skills, including experience with NTP processes and document reviews.


* Strong understanding of regulatory, technical, and compliance requirements.


* Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.


* Demonstrated leadership in training and mentoring team members.


* Experience leading multi-team meetings and contributing to strategic planning.


* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under strict deadlines.


* Willingness and ability to support field assignments approximately 50% of the time.


* Driver's License Required: This position requires a valid driver's license and/or the ability to operate a company vehicle due to the nature of job duties, which include frequent travel to various client locations across a large geographical area.  


* This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred



* Experience working with federal agencies and familiarity with NEPA-related and state impact‑assessment requirements.


* Background in energy or transmission line projects.

Key Responsibilities



* Manage the permitting process for power and technology-sector projects.


* Coordinate comprehensive document revie...