Partner, Capital Project Development in Smithers

Lead the Future of Sustainable Energy Development. Are you ready to influence the next era of energy infrastructure? At ERM, we partner with the world’s leading organizations to shape a sustainable future - helping them plan, develop, and operate both traditional and emerging energy assets. This is your opportunity to join us as a Capital Project Development Partner, driving strategic growth and delivering transformative solutions for some of the most complex projects in the Diversified Energy and Power sectors.

Why This Role Matters

Energy companies are navigating unprecedented challenges—from decarbonization to regulatory complexity—while striving to meet global energy reliability and affordability goals. ERM is at the forefront of this challenge between sustainable and reliable energy. As a Partner, you’ll play a pivotal role in guiding clients through the entire asset lifecycle, from site selection and permitting to construction, operation, and decommissioning. Your leadership will ensure projects succeed while meeting environmental, social, and governance expectations.

What Your Impact Is

• Shape ERM’s strategic direction and influence key decisions as a Partner.
• Drive growth by leveraging your industry relationships and technical expertise.
• Lead high-performing teams to deliver world-class consulting services.
• Help clients achieve measurable business value through innovative, sustainable solutions.
• Advance ERM’s reputation as a trusted advisor for capital project development in the energy sector.

What You’ll Bring

• Required: BS/MS in environmental science, biology, engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years of progressive experience in consulting or the Diversified Energy/Power sectors.
• Proven track record of multi-million-dollar annual sales and program delivery.
• Deep understanding of industry regulatory frameworks and emerging issues (e.g., carbon transition).
• Established network of senior-level relationships within target sectors.
• Strong business acumen and ability to identify enterprise-wide solutions.
• Preferred: Recognized technical authority and marketplace reputation.
• Experience driving innovation in midstream, upstream and export energy projects.
• Demonstrated success in building and mentoring high-performance teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and expand strategic client relationships with major energy and power organizations.
• Lead sales and delivery of ERM’s full suite of consulting services, with a focus on capital project development.
• Collaborate with regional leadership to implement go-to-market strategies for diversified energy projects.
• Drive commercial growth through innovative solutions that anticipate client needs.
• Recruit, develop, and inspire the next generation of ERM leaders.
• Ensure excellence in project execution, client satisfaction, and risk management.

This is a Partner-level opportunity offering meaningful equity ownership, influence over ERM’s strategic direction, and a platform to amplify your impact across the energy sector.

For the Partner, Capital Project Development, Diversified Energy position, the anticipated annual base pay is $177,822 - $211,998 CAD. 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.

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.

ERM welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. ERM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, Indigenous identity, or status as a protected veteran or qualified individual with a disability.