Environmental Engineer at Geosyntec managing compliance projects and mentoring professionals. Overseeing environmental audits and ensuring regulatory compliance in engineering consulting.
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Hybrid Principal Consultant, Biologist/Regulatory Specialist, Power and Renewables
Posted 4 months ago
About the role
- Principal Consultant managing environmental permitting and compliance for large-scale power projects in California. Leading innovative impact assessment strategies and mentoring team members.
Responsibilities
- Lead environmental permitting and regulatory compliance for large-scale power and renewable projects
- Serve as a trusted advisor to California utilities and technology clients on CEQA/NEPA and natural resource permitting
- Drive innovation in impact assessment and permitting strategies to accelerate project timelines
- Mentor and develop emerging talent while contributing to ERM’s growth trajectory
- Position ERM as the go-to partner for complex capital project delivery in California.
Requirements
- BS/MS in biology, environmental science, or related field
- 6+ years of consulting experience with substantial expertise in California electric/gas transmission and generation markets
- Proven track record delivering multi-million-dollar environmental programs or winning strategic projects
- Established relationships with California utilities (PG&E, SCE, Sempra) and key regulators
- Strong knowledge of CEQA/NEPA impact assessment best practices and permitting processes
- Business acumen to identify opportunities and deliver enterprise-wide solutions
- Preferred: Experience cultivating new client relationships with Bay Area technology, media, and telecommunications companies
- Recognized technical authority and positive reputation with regulatory agencies
- Strong leadership skills with a passion for mentoring and team development.
Benefits
- paid time off
- parental leave
- medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance
- 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP
- other applicable benefits to eligible employees
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