Transmssion Line Siting Spec / Transmission Line Siting Sr
About The Position
This role is responsible for coordinating the siting studies for electric transmission line and substation projects and securing state regulatory approvals. Projects can range from site scale to hundreds of miles in length. The objective is to avoid or minimize impacts while balancing engineering and construction requirements and make defensible decisions. This role is responsible for the full understanding of a range of issues related to the successful siting and permitting of a transmission project and will be accountable for making sound recommendations and decisions. The candidate will have knowledge in land use planning with constraints identification and the ability to interact and present routing projects to the public and local officials. Written, organizational, presentation, and oral communication skills, along with analytical thinking mindset are critical for success to this role. Engineering, environmental permitting, and construction knowledge are preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science or Planning or Land Use Planning (preferred) or in Landscape Architecture, or Scientific related field.
- A minimum of one to two years' experience working as a Transmission Siting & Environmental Specialist III or equivalent (for Spec role).
- Minimum of either 5-8 yrs total industry experience; OR minimally 3-5 yrs experience working as Transmission Siting & Environmental Spec I or equivalent (for Sr role).
- Comfortable and experienced driving for long hours and flying for travel if required.
- Written, organizational, presentation, and oral communication skills.
- Analytical thinking mindset.
- Adherence to applicable safety procedures.
Nice To Haves
- Engineering knowledge.
- Environmental permitting knowledge.
- Construction knowledge.
- A professional license is desired but not required (for Sr role).
Responsibilities
- Coordinating the siting studies for electric transmission line and substation projects.
- Securing state regulatory approvals.
- Avoiding or minimizing impacts while balancing engineering and construction requirements.
- Making defensible decisions.
- Understanding a range of issues related to the successful siting and permitting of a transmission project.
- Making sound recommendations and decisions.
- Identifying constraints in land use planning.
- Interacting and presenting routing projects to the public and local officials.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
