Transmission Line Siting Specialist Senior-Principal-Staff

American Electric Power•New Albany, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The role is responsible for siting activities for multi-million-dollar electric transmission line and substation projects. Projects can range from small scale to hundreds of miles in length, traversing multiple states. A successful candidate will understand the full range of issues related to the successful siting and routing of a transmission project and will be accountable for making sound recommendations and decisions. Areas of expertise include environmental (cultural, natural and visual resource assessment), utility corridor siting (utility regulatory requirements, stakeholder interaction, and permitting requirements) and project management. Siting specialist will work in designated regions and states, based on location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
Transmission Line Siting Specialist Senior: 5 - 8 years industry-related experience and/or education with at least two years of direct siting experience preferred.
Transmission Line Siting Specialist Principal: Minimum of either eight to ten (8 -10) years' total industry experience; four to six (4-6) years' experience as a Transmission Line Siting Specialist Sr or equivalent is preferred.
Transmission Line Siting Specialist Staff: Minimum of 18+ years' total industry experience, directly in transmission siting or related field.
Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office computer applications is desired.
Excellent written, organizational, presentation, oral communication, and time management skills.
The ability to handle multiple projects and assignments is critical.

Nice To Haves

Professional licenses and memberships encouraged.
Possess leadership skills and experience mentoring and supervising staff.
Deep understanding of the utility industry and complexities of linear infrastructure planning.

Responsibilities

Ensure that transmission siting activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices and standards of the Company and regulations and procedures as required by federal, state or local regulatory agencies.
Oversee the oversight of outsourcing related to siting and regulatory approvals of transmission lines and substations.
Work interdependently with a multidisciplinary project team to identify buildable, cost-effective routes and facilities which minimize environmental impacts.
Liaison with other key team members.
Prepare and provide technical edit for complex environmental assessments and siting studies (written documentation) for transmission facility projects.
Prepare formal regulatory and local zoning applications.
Develop and monitor schedules to complete siting tasks and manage identified risks and cost estimates.
Participate and have previous experience in stakeholder meetings and public open houses.
Supports preparing testimony and ability to testify before federal, state, and local agencies concerning transmission routing and substation siting.
Ability to work autonomously and mentor younger team members.
Improve regional standardization and siting process development.