Transmission Routing/Siting Permitting Lead

TTL, Inc.•San Antonio, TX

6d•$96,000 - $220,000

About The Position

TTL is seeking a Transmission Routing/Siting Permitting Lead to manage transmission infrastructure projects throughout Texas and Oklahoma. The role leads teams through routing studies, environmental reviews, and regulatory approvals to support compliant project execution. The position calls for expertise in federal and state permitting, agency coordination, and navigating complex regulations. It may be based in the listed Texas or Oklahoma cities and is described as hybrid or remote.

Requirements

6 to 12+ years of experience in environmental consulting or linear infrastructure power sector development.
Proficiency in GIS.
Knowledge of NEPA processes.
Strong technical writing skills for regulatory documentation.
Bachelor's degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or a related field.
Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, and communicating with clients and project staff.
Working knowledge of PUCT Substantive Rule 25.101 and siting criteria, including land use, environmental constraints, and community impacts.
Demonstrated experience preparing and providing expert services for routing reports and evidentiary exhibits for PUCT filings.
Extensive critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage multiple large-scale studies and project teams, and oversee project planning.
Serve as a liaison through regular interactions with clients and regulatory agencies.
Develop and direct public involvement and outreach programs.
Lead coordination with utilities, including investor-owned utilities and cooperatives, landowners, and agencies to develop and refine route alternatives.
Lead transmission routing and siting efforts supporting Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN/CPCN) applications before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
Serve as a senior expert for siting and environmental permitting.
Provide expert guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior-level team or project members.
Use ArcGIS/ArcPro to analyze data, identify potential routes, and develop constraint maps.
Prepare and oversee applications for submission to state utility regulatory agencies and system operators.