Senior Transmission Environmental Permitting Specialist

AECOM-posted 3 months ago
Full-time • Senior
New Orleans, LA
5,001-10,000 employees
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AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Transmission Environmental Permitting Specialist specializing in the assessment and permitting with in compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and due diligence for a range of projects including renewable energy, electric transmission, and other energy facilities; transportation; and local, state, and federal agencies, and lead growth for our business in Texas. This hybrid role can be based in our Dallas, Austin, Houston, New Orleans or Baton Rouge offices.

  • Manages portfolio of clients with multiple projects.
  • Responsible for delivering revenues assigned from specific clients as a result of repeat business caused by flawless execution of projects.
  • Responsible for leading and participating in key pursuits and wins for the team, office and region.
  • Consistently delivers profit margins planned.
  • Consistently completes project without write-downs or multiplier erosion.
  • Typically manages projects involving RTF (Risk Triggering Factors).
  • Manages complex clients and projects.
  • Supports and mentors team members with multiple projects or programs assignments.
  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, environmental planning, natural/biological resource management or other related field experience.
  • 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in successfully managing permitting and environmental impact analysis documents and associated technical studies and oversight on high voltage electric transmission lines, renewables and other linear infrastructure.
  • Position requires that the candidate must be able to travel for agency/client meetings as well as field work kick-off and auditing as required.
  • Valid U.S Driver's license is required for this role.
  • Master’s degree in relevant field.
  • 10+ years of work experience in successfully managing permitting and environmental impact analysis documents and associated technical studies and oversight on high voltage electric transmission lines, renewables and other linear infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of Texas and other state requirements and related experience with transportation, renewables, and power projects.
  • Successful staff management experience.
  • NEPA compliance, Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance, and Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting.
  • Knowledge of Texas and other state PUC requirements and related experience with wind and solar siting, transmission line routing, and preparing PUC applications.
  • Knowledge of and experience with expert witness testimony a plus.
  • Strong, current and recent experience with agencies (local, state, and federal), electric transmission service providers, utilities and other energy companies, transportation entities, and oil and gas companies.
  • Demonstrated leadership in proposal development and successful pursuit of competitive bids.
  • Experience with environmental permitting, NEPA, relevant environmental regulations and processes, and the associated public engagement processes.
  • Experience mentoring staff.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex interdisciplinary environmental planning projects, including client interaction, schedule and budget controls, and invoicing.
  • Strong experience with client relationship building and leading and delivering environmental permitting services, including ability to manage projects, interdisciplinary teams, and workload, as well as interface with clients.
  • Established agency and client relationships with ability to market and win work successfully and effectively for the team, office and region as related to the energy, electric transmission, utility, and other industrial sectors (e.g., mining, high-tech) as well as transportation.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing and mentoring staff.
  • High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment.
  • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits.
  • Paid time off, leaves of absences.
  • Voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options.
  • Well-being resources, employee assistance program.
  • Business travel insurance, service recognition awards.
  • Retirement savings plan, employee stock purchase plan.
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