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Mid-level Environmental Planner - Transmission focus

Chicago, IL, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-07 → 2026-09-26

Core

Lead or support environmental planning, compliance, and permitting efforts for energy infrastructure projects, specifically focusing on transmission siting, routing, and certificate approval processes across Midwest jurisdictions.

Role type

Mid-level IC environmental planner (transmission focus)

Builds

Environmental documents, NEPA documentation, and state utility permitting applications for energy developers and utilities.

Domain

Energy infrastructure (transmission, grid modernization, renewable energy) + Environmental regulation

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work

Required skills

Environmental planning, state utility permitting, NEPA documentation, project management, client relationship management, proposal development, mentoring staff

Preferred skills

Complex transmission permitting programs, agency negotiation, multi-state routing efforts, regulatory hearings support, expert witness testimony, business development

Technologies

MISO, PJM, SPP regions

Responsibilities

Lead or support environmental planning and compliance efforts for energy infrastructure projects; Manage early-stage due diligence for siting energy projects; Provide project management on small to mid-sized projects; Contribute to marketing and business development, preparation of proposals, and formulating proposal cost estimates; Mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC with mentorship duties

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