Electric Transmission Environmental & Siting Specialist (Texas/Oklahoma)

BGE • Frisco, TX

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

BGE, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electric Transmission Environmental & Siting Specialist to support the planning, development, permitting, and execution of electric transmission and utility infrastructure projects. This position plays a critical role in evaluating routing alternatives, coordinating environmental reviews, supporting permitting efforts, and guiding projects through regulatory approval processes. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of electric transmission development, environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and utility infrastructure planning. Working closely with engineering, environmental, GIS, right-of-way, and client teams, this individual will help deliver successful projects that balance technical, environmental, regulatory, and community considerations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Geography, Planning, Natural Resources, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting electric transmission, utility, renewable energy, or linear infrastructure projects.
• Experience conducting or supporting transmission routing and siting studies.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and utility project development processes.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and managing project schedules and deliverables.
• Strong understanding of environmental constraints, land use considerations, and permitting requirements associated with transmission infrastructure projects.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and analytical skills.
• Effective project management and organizational abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with electric transmission project development and planning.
• Knowledge of NEPA, environmental review processes, and permitting requirements.
• Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy or transmission infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with public utility commission processes and regulatory approvals.
• Experience with agency coordination, stakeholder engagement, and public involvement efforts.
• Knowledge of right-of-way acquisition, easement coordination, and landowner outreach.
• Experience using GIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or other geospatial analysis tools.
• Existing relationships within the electric utility, energy, environmental consulting, or infrastructure industries.
• Project management experience leading complex infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support electric transmission routing and siting studies for utility, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate routing alternatives using environmental, engineering, land use, stakeholder, and regulatory considerations.
• Coordinate environmental reviews, permitting activities, and regulatory approvals for transmission and utility infrastructure projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, budget, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental, GIS, cultural resources, biological resources, right-of-way, and public involvement teams throughout all phases of project development.
• Conduct corridor analyses, route selection studies, environmental constraint evaluations, and feasibility assessments.
• Prepare, review, and manage technical reports, siting studies, permit applications, environmental documentation, and regulatory filings.
• Interface with federal, state, and local agencies regarding environmental permitting and project approvals.
• Support stakeholder engagement, public outreach efforts, agency coordination meetings, and landowner interactions.
• Provide technical guidance regarding environmental compliance, permitting requirements, and regulatory processes.
• Perform environmental research, field investigations, resource evaluations, and data collection activities as needed.
• Review environmental reports and permitting documents to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Assist clients with permitting strategy, right-of-way coordination, environmental compliance, and project development needs.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the continued growth of BGE's Environmental Services practice.
• Support business development efforts by assisting with proposals, presentations, and client relationship management.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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
• Personal Time Allowances
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level.
• Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• Mentorship Program
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level