Senior Transmission Permitting Specialist

AECOM•Austin, TX

3d•$100,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking an experienced Senior Transmission Permitting Specialist focusing on the assessment and permitting of power transmission systems with compliance of the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and due diligence for a range of projects including renewable energy, 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, or Baton Rouge offices. About AECOM’s Environment Business Line Join AECOM to be part of an expert global team who is connected through a well-developed, worldwide, internal technical practice network through which you can learn from and brainstorm with the best in the world. AECOM is an industry-leading, world class environmental firm, and we want you to succeed within it. We respect and encourage your own pathway to excellence via our Freedom to Grow initiative. AECOM is known for our award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science and innovative project delivery. We provide sustainable solutions for some of the world’s most challenging issues. Our global clients and their projects span a variety of market sectors and geographies and require innovative technical solutions to solve wide-ranging environmental problems.

Requirements

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.
Due to the nature of this work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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).
Supports and mentors team members with multiple projects or programs assignments.

Benefits

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include 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, and employee stock purchase plan.

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