Transmission Routing/Siting Permitting Lead

Key Job Roles And Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple large-scale studies, project teams, and oversee project planning.
• Serve as liaison with regular interactions with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and direct public involvement and outreach programs.
• Lead coordination efforts with utilities (e.g., IOUs, co-ops), 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 senior expert for siting and environmental permitting.
• Provide expert guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members.
• Utilize ArcGIS/ArcPro to analyze data, identify potential routes, and develop constraint maps.
• Prepare and oversee applications for submittal to state utility regulatory agencies and system operators.

Requirements

• Experience: 6 to 12+ years in environmental consulting, linear infrastructure power sector development.

Skills

• Proficiency in GIS,
• Knowledge of NEPA processes,
• Strong technical writing for regulatory documentation.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or a related field.

Strong Leadership and Interpersonal Communication Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills,
• Define and understand client requirements,
• Manage expectations,
• Communicate with clients and project staff.

Working Knowledge

• Working knowledge of PUCT Substantive Rule 25.101 and siting criteria, including land use, environmental constraints, and community impacts.

Demonstrated Experience

• Demonstrated experience preparing and providing expert services for routing reports, and evidentiary exhibits for PUCT filings.

Extensive Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving Skills

Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

• A robust health & dental plan,
• Vision,
• 401(k),
• Flexible spending accounts,
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual.

Pay

Salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hybrid or remote position.