Electric Transmission Siting Specialist

About the role

This position will support our Philadelphia, PA practice and can be based from any of our Northeast offices such as Richmond, VA, Columbia, MD, Washington D.C., or any of our other U.S. offices. The flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or fully remote from your home-office is available at the discretion of the Company.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a siting and environmental permitting subject matter expert.
• Work with clients for public involvement programs; attend and participate in open houses, public meetings, and public hearings.
• Manage and direct routing/siting studies, analyses, and associated reports and state filings.
• Work collaboratively across the firm with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, permitting and environmental specialists, and real estate experts.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Sciences, Civil Engineering, Ecology, Planning, or Geospatial Analysis (required)
• Advanced degree in the same (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years (7+ preferred) of direct experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects, for a variety of energy-related projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience (required)
• Detailed understanding of Virginia State Corporation Commission application processes for electric transmission lines (preferred), North Carolina Public Utilities Commission, Ohio Power Siting Board, or Kentucky Public Utilities Commission
• Positive relationships with siting/routing or permitting specialists in utility organizations (preferred)
• Experience with public witness testimony and contract negotiations (preferred)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skills; excellent leadership skills (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed (required)
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams (required)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)

Pay

Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Richmond, VA: $77,010 – $120,135/year
• Columbia, MD: $80,860 – $126,140/year
• Washington D.C.: $84,710 – $132,145/year

Benefits

• Paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• 401(k) and other benefits to eligible employees