Transmission Line Siting Specialist
Core
Responsible for siting activities for multi-million-dollar electric transmission line and substation projects, including route selection, environmental assessments, and regulatory compliance.
Role type
Transmission Line Siting Specialist
Builds
Transmission line and substation routes and facilities
Domain
Energy infrastructure / Utility transmission
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Environmental assessment, utility corridor siting, stakeholder interaction, permitting, project management, regulatory compliance, route selection, risk management, schedule development, cost estimation, written documentation, public presentation
Preferred skills
ESRI ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
Ensure siting activities comply with company policies and federal/state/local regulations; Organize siting studies and proposed route selection to meet in-service dates; Oversee outsourcing related to siting and regulatory approvals; Work with multidisciplinary teams to identify buildable, cost-effective routes minimizing environmental impacts; Prepare environmental assessments and siting studies; Coordinate regulatory and local zoning applications; Develop and monitor schedules to complete siting tasks and manage risks and costs; Participate in stakeholder meetings and public open houses
Seniority
Mid-level (2-4 years experience)