Electric Transmission Siting Specialist

About the Role

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Professional to Project Electric Transmission Siting Specialist to establish and grow our electrical transmission line practice. This position will support our Philadelphia, PA practice and can be based from any of our Northeast offices such as Wilmington, NC; Raleigh, NC; Charlotte, NC; Asheville, NC; Charleston, SC; 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.

This role is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual interested in leadership and contributing to innovative and challenging projects, including financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and construction stages. Our client base includes a diverse mix of industrial, institutional, and governmental clients.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a siting and environmental permitting subject matter expert.
• Work with clients on 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.
• Collaborate across the firm with multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers, attorneys, planners, permitting and environmental specialists, and real estate experts.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Drive personal, company, or 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 field (preferred).
• At least 5 years (7+ preferred) of direct experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects for a variety of energy-related projects or an 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, and 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).