Electric Transmission Environmental & Siting Specialist (Texas/Oklahoma)
About The Position
This position will be managing and leading transmission projects throughout the entire project life cycle, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management. BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays. In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence. BGE, Inc. is a nationwide engineering consulting firm that provides services in civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, construction management and environmental services for public and private clients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to include outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, career mapping and highly competitive time away from work programs to include dependent care and flexible Fridays.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, ecology, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience with electric transmission siting, routing, and regulatory compliance.
- 3+ years of project and/or people management experience.
- Strong knowledge of NEPA and environmental permitting for linear infrastructure projects.
- Experience with routing studies, public involvement, and agency coordination.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
Responsibilities
- Lead multiple electric transmission and linear infrastructure projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
- Provide technical leadership for transmission line siting, routing studies, and permitting, coordinating with engineering and environmental teams.
- Manage environmental studies, permitting, and regulatory compliance in accordance with NEPA and applicable federal and state regulations.
- Serve as primary point of contact with clients, regulatory agencies, landowners, and stakeholders, including public involvement efforts.
- Supervise and mentor multi-disciplinary teams, including scientists, planners, engineers, and technical staff.
- Develop and review environmental reports, permit applications, and technical documentation.
- Partner with senior leadership to support client relationships and business development.
Benefits
- Outstanding health care
- Generous 401(k) match
- Professional career resources
- Highly competitive work-life balance programs
- Personal-time allowances
- Dependent care
- Flexible Fridays
- Unlimited sick leave
- Floating holidays
- Robust career growth guidance
- Organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs
- 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
- Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
- 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
- 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
- Employee Referral Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
