Consulting Director, Power & Renewables

Lead the charge in shaping the future of energy infrastructure. Why This Role Matters At ERM, we don’t just consult—we co-create sustainable solutions with the world’s leading Power and Diversified Energy companies. As a Consulting Director, Power & Renewables, you’ll be at the forefront of transformative projects that span traditional and renewable energy, transmission lines, and complex permitting landscapes. This is your opportunity to influence billion-dollar capital investments while driving environmental and social impact. What Your Impact Is You’ll be a strategic force behind ERM’s growth in North America, guiding clients through the full lifecycle of capital project development—from site selection and stakeholder engagement to permitting, construction, and decommissioning. Your leadership will: • Expand ERM’s footprint in the Power, Renewables and Diversified Energy sectors. • Deliver high-value consulting services that help clients navigate regulatory complexity. • Build and mentor high-performing teams that deliver excellence. • Shape the future of energy infrastructure with sustainability at the core. What You'll Bring You’re a seasoned consultant and business developer with a passion for energy and infrastructure. You thrive in dynamic environments, inspire teams, and build trusted relationships with clients. You bring: Required • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Environmental Sciences, Engineering, Management, or a related field. Or equivalent experience. • 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting or industry roles related to permitting and impact assessment. • Proven success in leading complex permitting programs across sectors (e.g., power, oil & gas, mining). • Deep understanding of regulatory frameworks and compliance strategies. • Strong communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills. • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and delivering client-facing projects. Preferred • Advanced degree (e.g., MSc, MBA, PhD) in a relevant discipline. • Experience with renewable energy permitting and transmission infrastructure. • Familiarity with Indigenous and community engagement practices. • Bilingual capabilities (e.g., Spanish, French) are a plus. • Demonstrated commitment to DEIB and health & safety excellence. Key Responsibilities • Client Development: Cultivate and expand relationships with major energy clients, delivering strategic insights and exceptional service. • Business Growth: Drive commercial strategies to win new business and grow ERM’s Capital Project Development practice. • Project Leadership: Oversee delivery teams, ensure quality and compliance, and manage stakeholder-facing engagements. • Team Building: Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performance consulting team. • Operational Excellence: Meet financial targets, manage risk, and uphold ERM’s standards for safety and sustainability. Ready to lead with purpose and make a lasting impact? Join ERM and help shape a resilient energy future. For the Consulting Director, Power position, the anticipated annual base pay is $152,572 – $173,400 (USD). Actual pay will depend on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, performance, and business needs. In some cases, pay may fall outside this range. This role may be eligible for bonus pay (casual and fixed term/flex force employees are not bonus eligible). We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and other applicable benefits to eligible employees. Note: Bonuses, commissions, and other forms of additional compensation are not guaranteed and subject to the sole discretion of ERM and its policies and procedures. Who We Are: As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations. At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level. Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. 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. 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. Thank you for your interest in ERM! #LI-BB1 #LI-Hybrid Apply tot his job