Principal Biologist and Regulatory Expert

The ERM International Group Limited is hiring a Principal Biologist and Regulatory Expert in Albuquerque, NM. The role focuses on leading innovation in Impact Assessment and Planning, ensuring compliance with CEQA and NEPA regulations, and developing strategies for environmental permitting. Candidates should have a BS/MS in biology or environmental science, over 6 years of consulting experience, and established relationships with California utility companies.
Role Overview:

We are seeking a seasoned Principal Biologist and Regulatory Expert to join our team. This role will involve driving innovation within the Impact Assessment and Planning service offering to stay ahead of client needs and to differentiate ERM in the market.

Responsibilities:
• Drive innovation within the Impact Assessment and Planning service offering to stay ahead of client needs and to differentiate ERM in the market.
• Meet business health & safety performance standards, financial targets, overall project budgets and schedules, client satisfaction/expectations, and internal risk management and contractual requirements.
• Serve as the primary technical expert for environmental impact assessments under CEQA- and NEPA-related activities and natural resource permitting in support of our clients' capital projects.
• Develop and implement effective strategies for environmental permitting and compliance, ensuring that our clients meet all regulatory requirements.

Requirements:
• BS/MS in biology, environmental science or related field.
• 6+ years of consulting experience, including substantial experience with the electric/gas transmission and generation markets in California.
• Business acumen to understand business risks and challenges, and to recognize opportunities to provide enterprise-wide solutions for clients.
• Demonstrable track record in delivering multi-million dollar environmental programs or successfully winning large and strategic projects.
• Established relationships with California utility companies, in particular PG&E, SCE and Sempra, to leverage existing contract agreements for new project opportunities.
• Drive and ability to cultivate new client relationships with existing, Bay Area-based Technology, Media, and Telecommunications clients, in collaboration with existing Account Directors and account teams.
• Solid grasp of the key impact assessment and management issues within the California electric/gas transmission and generation market, as well as a high degree of technical competence and broad knowledge of CEQA impact assessment best practices.
• Recognized technical expertise by and established reputation in the marketplace, including positive reputation with key regulators relevant to CEQA impact assessment approvals.
• Strong people leadership skills and passion to manage, develop, and grow a team of direct and indirect reports.