Senior Consultant, Fieldwork Coordinator - Power Sector

Keep Northern California’s most complex energy and environmental projects moving—safely, strategically, and with precision.

As the Senior Consultant, Fieldwork Coordinator – Power Sector, based in Walnut Creek, California, you’ll be at the center of fast‑moving environmental, biological, and construction‑monitoring programs across Northern California.

This is a strategic, high‑visibility role where your decisions shape field operations, support frontline teams, and keep major impact‑assessment and energy projects running smoothly.

If you thrive in dynamic environments, excel at orchestrating people and logistics, and value work that directly supports environmental stewardship, this role is your coordination headquarters.

Why This Role Matters

This position is the operational backbone of ERM’s field programs.

You’ll be the primary connector between field crews, project managers, subcontractors, landowners, and client partners—ensuring that every site visit, monitoring assignment, and compliance activity is executed safely, efficiently, and with real‑time accuracy.

Your ability to anticipate needs, respond to changing field conditions, and maintain strong communication directly influences project success and client trust.

What Your Impact Is



* You keep complex field programs running by aligning personnel, equipment, access, and compliance needs.


* You enable safe, smart decision‑making by monitoring field conditions and guiding teams in real time.


* You ensure seamless communication between internal teams, clients, and landowners.


* You strengthen ERM’s safety culture and uphold rigorous environmental and procedural standards.


* You support junior staff and new field hires, shaping their experience and effectiveness from day one.

What You’ll Bring

Required



* Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Natural Resources, or a related field (or equivalent experience).


* 3–4 years of environmental fieldwork, construction monitoring, or field‑logistics experience.


* Must reside within the Pacific Standard Time zone.


* Ability to manage multiple fast‑moving tasks while adapting to shifting priorities.


* Strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and sound decision‑making.


* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including client‑ and landowner‑facing interactions.


* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, and mobile communication platforms; familiarity with GIS or GPS‑based field tools.


* Ability to work long or flexible hours to support non‑standard fieldwork operations.


* This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.

Preferred



* Experience coordinating field teams or managing scheduling, equipment, or site‑access logistics.


* Exposure to environmental compliance programs (CEQA/NEPA, MBTA, ESA, Clean Water Act) or construction‑monitoring work...