Transmission Siting Specialist - Intermediate/Sr/Lead

As one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) is committed to creating long-term, sustainable value for our 3.5 million customers, shareowners, and the communities we serve. Our high-performing regulated utilities provide an outstanding experience for customers, consistently ranking among the best utilities in the nation. PPL is investing in new infrastructure and technology to create a smarter, more reliable, and resilient energy grid while advancing a cleaner energy future and driving innovation to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.

About the role

This position is accountable for participating in the vision and strategy for the Transmission Siting Organization by overseeing the siting of new lines and substations, rebuilds, and program work on the electric transmission system. The objective is to ensure that siting work conducted on PPL’s behalf adheres to regulatory requirements and internal processes and procedures. The role demands professional knowledge of siting and the ability to coordinate with various functional organizations and contractors to accomplish the organization’s goals.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal resources and contract companies to conduct siting studies, evaluate alternatives, and select preferred routes/sites using decision analysis and problem-solving techniques.
• Oversee and manage external siting contract companies to satisfy regulatory, environmental, and community relation issues related to new or rebuilt transmission lines and substations.
• Ensure PPL’s processes, procedures, and policies are followed and that scope, schedule, and budget are met for assigned projects, whether siting activities are performed internally or by contractors.
• Problem-solve and reduce or eliminate siting risks.
• Perform consistency reviews on siting applications prepared by others or prepare siting applications for PUC submission.
• Coordinate and attend public interface meetings, often held in the evenings.
• Work with Right-of-Way on land acquisition requirements to resolve negotiation issues with property owners.
• Interface with governmental agencies, municipalities, and customers.
• Participate in storm restoration efforts as assigned in designated areas.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

Intermediate Siting Specialist

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or similar; or a 2-year degree with 2 years of experience.
• 2+ years of utility, environmental, siting, permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessment, or engineering experience.
• Basic knowledge of PUC regulations, utility, environmental, or real estate terminology, practices, and methods.
• Interpersonal skills including communication, negotiation, presentation, conducting effective meetings, team facilitation, or management with demonstrated diplomacy/tact.

Senior Siting Specialist

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or similar; or a 2-year degree with 2 years of experience.
• 5+ years of utility, environmental, siting, permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessment, or engineering experience.
• Basic knowledge of PUC regulations, utility, environmental, or real estate terminology, practices, and methods.
• Interpersonal skills including communication, negotiation, presentation, conducting effective meetings, team facilitation, or management with demonstrated diplomacy/tact.

Lead Siting Specialist

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or similar; or a 2-year degree with 2 years of experience.
• 7+ years of utility, environmental, siting, permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessment, or engineering experience.
• Basic knowledge of PUC regulations, utility, environmental, or real estate terminology, practices, and methods.
• Interpersonal skills including communication, negotiation, presentation, conducting effective meetings, team facilitation, or management with demonstrated diplomacy/tact.