Principal Consultant, Project Manager, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting

About ERM

As the largest global pure-play sustainability consultancy, ERM partners with the world's leading organizations to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges. We unlock commercial opportunities that meet today's needs while preserving opportunities for future generations. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by deep technical expertise in addressing environmental, health, safety, risk, and social issues. We call this capability our "boots to boardroom" approach, allowing us to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment is essential to making ERM a great place to build a career. We see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients.

Why This Role Matters

As the demand for reliable, resilient, and sustainable electricity continues to grow, new high-voltage electric transmission infrastructure is essential. This role is focused on leading and overseeing routing and siting efforts for electric transmission line projects, ensuring they are planned, approved, and delivered efficiently and responsibly.

You will manage complex routing and siting studies for transmission projects across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Appalachian regions. Your work will guide multidisciplinary teams through the development of routes, evaluation of environmental and land-use constraints, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory documentation. By helping clients identify constructible, defensible, and permittable transmission lines, your leadership will directly influence how power is delivered while balancing environmental protection, community considerations, and regulatory requirements.

What Your Impact Is

As a Project Manager, Electric Transmission Routing and Siting, you will serve as a technical and strategic lead for both greenfield and rebuild electric transmission projects. You will oversee routing and siting strategies, manage project execution, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients, agencies, and stakeholders. Your work will help strengthen ERM's power sector portfolio, expand long-term client relationships, and mentor emerging professionals in transmission siting and permitting.

Work Model & Location

ERM welcomes applicants from the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Appalachian regions. We offer flexibility to work in-office, hybrid, or fully remote based on your location.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter through our careers portal at https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or via the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees, or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.