Transmission & Energy - Siting & Permitting Lead
About The Position
Langan is seeking a Transmission & Energy Siting and Permitting Lead to join a growing and experienced energy siting, licensing, and engineering team with both local and national project opportunities. There is opportunity for professional and technical growth in a strong, stable and technically excellent practice. This position is responsible for leading GIS analysis and routing support for power infrastructure projects, including electric transmission lines and power generation siting efforts. The role is intended first and foremost for a routing lead with strong experience in transmission siting, knowledge of applicable permitting requirements, and advanced GIS capabilities to identify and apply the most effective tools for each project. The successful candidate will use advanced geospatial tools and industry knowledge to support routing studies, constraints mapping, alternatives analysis, and permitting processes while working closely with multidisciplinary project teams and clients.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering, or related field
- 4+ years of GIS experience, with a focus on routing, siting, or linear infrastructure projects
- Demonstrated experience supporting electric transmission, pipeline, or similar infrastructure routing projects
- Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and spatial analysis tools
- Experience with least-cost path analysis, suitability modeling, and constraint mapping
- Familiarity with environmental permitting processes (e.g., NEPA, State CPCN) and associated data layers
- Strong data management and geospatial analysis skills
- Ability to translate complex spatial data into clear, actionable insights
- Strong attention to detail and high-quality deliverable standards
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including map/exhibit storytelling
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, multidisciplinary environment
- Ability to occasionally participate in field work, as needed
- Occasional travel to project sites, client offices, and other office locations
Nice To Haves
- GIS certification (e.g., GISP) preferred
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead GIS-based routing analyses for linear infrastructure projects, including transmission line siting and alternatives analysis
- Prepare constraint mapping, suitability modeling, and corridor identification to support project development and permitting
- Analyze and integrate environmental, land use, engineering, and socio-economic datasets into project deliverables
- Support NEPA and state/local permitting efforts through GIS mapping, exhibit creation, and data management
- Produce high-quality maps, figures, and technical exhibits for reports, client presentations, and regulatory submissions
- Collaborate with engineers, planners, environmental scientists, and project managers to align technical analyses with project objectives
- Assist with proposal development, including technical approach and GIS/routing strategy
- Mentor junior GIS staff and provide technical guidance on geospatial best practices
- Maintain data quality, organization, and documentation standards across projects
- Stay current on GIS technologies, routing tools, and power/energy industry trends
Benefits
- company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- life insurance
- short- and long-term disability insurance
- paid pregnancy disability leave
- 401(k)/Roth with company match
- paid time off including parental and military leave
- employee referral and professional license bonuses
- educational reimbursement
- employee resource groups
- flexible work schedules
- extensive training
- wellness programs
- buddy and mentoring programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
