Principal Consultant leading vegetation management planning and compliance for California utilities. Guiding project reviews with multiple regulatory agencies while mentoring junior staff and fostering client relationships.
Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end environmental planning and compliance efforts across Vegetation Management operations and maintenance activities.
Serve as the Contract Environmental Workstream Planner, driving project review and permitting across agencies including USFS, BLM, CA State Parks, NPS, USFWS, CDFW, and Coastal Zone authorities.
Guide multidisciplinary teams to meet client deliverables, maintain project excellence, and ensure adherence to regulatory guidance.
Strengthen client relationships through trust, communication, and proactive updates.
Mentor junior team members, offering technical direction and development opportunities.
Build corrective action plans, address scheduling challenges, and support unit‑rate pricing invoicing.
Drive innovation within ERM’s IAP service offerings to anticipate client needs and maintain our competitive edge.
Meet safety, financial, schedule, and quality performance targets across projects.
Requirements
Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in environmental studies, biology, planning, geography, civil/environmental engineering, or a related field.
6+ (10+ years preferred) of consulting experience in impact assessments, CEQA/NEPA review, and California natural resource regulatory agency permitting.
Experience supporting California electric/gas transmission and generation markets.
Expertise with California Coastal Commission and Local Coastal Plan Coastal Zone Development Permitting.
Proven success in business development with clients in power generation, electrical transmission, renewables, mining, oil & gas, and technology.
Strong relationship‑building skills and ability to secure new IA consulting work.
Broad understanding of impact assessment best practices and key environmental management issues.
Excellent team‑building, communication, and influencing skills.
High integrity, collaborative mindset, and a commitment to ERM’s global success.
Preferred JD, CEP, AICP, or similar professional registration.
Vegetation management knowledge (preferred but not required)
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