Transmission Routing/Siting Permitting Lead
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 ensure compliant project execution. The successful candidate will bring expertise in federal and state permitting, agency coordination, and complex regulations. The position includes managing large-scale studies and project teams, coordinating with clients, regulatory agencies, utilities, landowners, and other stakeholders, and directing public involvement and outreach. The lead will oversee transmission routing and siting efforts supporting Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN/CPCN) applications before the Public Utility Commission of Texas, provide senior expertise in siting and environmental permitting, use ArcGIS/ArcPro for spatial analysis and constraint mapping, and prepare or oversee regulatory applications.
Requirements
- 6 to 12+ years of experience in environmental consulting and 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 routing reports and providing expert services for evidentiary exhibits in 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, interacting regularly with clients and regulatory agencies.
- Develop and direct public involvement and outreach programs.
- Lead coordination with utilities, including IOUs and co-ops, landowners, and agencies to develop and refine route alternatives.
- Lead transmission routing and siting efforts supporting CCN/CPCN applications before the Public Utility Commission of Texas.
- Serve as a senior expert in siting and environmental permitting.
- Provide expert guidance and leadership to mid-level and 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.
Benefits
- Robust health and dental plan
- Vision
- 401(k)
- Flexible spending accounts
- Generous paid time off accrual
- Work/life balance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
