Senior Transmission Permitting Specialist
Aecom
Lead permitting & NEPA compliance for high‑voltage transmission projects in Texas.
15 days ago ago
$100,000 - $130,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Dallas, TX
Hybrid
Company Size
51,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Construction Services
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Consulting
Environmental Services
Program Management
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Agriculture, Food & Beverage
Automotive & Heavy Equipment & Machinery
Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure
High Performance Logistics
Energy
Renewable Energy
Grid Modernization
Role
What you would be doing
team mentoring
profit delivery
risk management
client portfolio
pursuit leadership
revenue delivery
- Supports and mentors team members with multiple projects or programs assignments.
- Consistently delivers profit margins planned.
- Typically manages projects involving RTF (Risk Triggering Factors).
- Manages portfolio of clients with multiple projects.
- Responsible for leading and participating in key pursuits and wins for the team, office and region.
- Responsible for delivering revenues assigned from specific clients as a result of repeat business caused by flawless execution of projects.
What you bring
nepa
esa
cwa
10+ years
bachelor’s
master’s
- Experience with environmental permitting, NEPA, relevant environmental regulations and processes, and the associated public engagement processes
- Experience mentoring staff.
- Demonstrated leadership in proposal development and successful pursuit of competitive bids.
- NEPA compliance, Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance, and Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting.
- Strong, current and recent experience with agencies (local, state, and federal), electric transmission service providers, utilities and other energy companies, transportation entities, and oil and gas companies.
- Knowledge of Texas and other state PUC requirements and related experience with wind and solar siting, transmission line routing, and preparing PUC applications. Knowledge of and experience with expert witness testimony a plus.
- Established agency and client relationships with ability to market and win work successfully and effectively for the team, office and region as related to the energy, electric transmission, utility, and other industrial sectors (e.g., mining, high-tech) as well as transportation.
- Successful staff management experience.
- 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in successfully managing permitting and environmental impact analysis documents and associated technical studies and oversight on high voltage electric transmission lines, renewables and other linear infrastructure.
- Consistently completes project without write-downs or multiplier erosion.
- Valid U.S Driver's license is required for this role.
- High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment.
- 10+ years of work experience in successfully managing permitting and environmental impact analysis documents and associated technical studies and oversight on high voltage electric transmission lines, renewables and other linear infrastructure.
- Experience working in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing and mentoring staff.
- Strong experience with client relationship building and leading and delivering environmental permitting services, including ability to manage projects, interdisciplinary teams, and workload, as well as interface with clients.
- Knowledge of Texas and other state requirements and related experience with transportation, renewables, and power projects.
- Position requires that the candidate must be able to travel for agency/client meetings as well as field work kick-off and auditing as required.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex interdisciplinary environmental planning projects, including client interaction, schedule and budget controls, and invoicing.
- Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, environmental planning, natural/biological resource management or other related field experience.
- Due to the nature of this work, U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Master’s degree in relevant field.
- Sponsorship is not offered for this position now or in the future
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Company
Overview
Born 1990
Year of Formation
The company was formed in 1990 through the merger of five legacy firms.
$16B annual revenue
Annual Revenue
The company generates over $16 billion in revenue annually and ranks highly in ENR's global design firm lists.
150+ countries
Global Presence
The company operates in over 150 countries worldwide.
Megaprojects delivery
Project Scope
The company is known for delivering megaprojects such as cable-stayed bridges, Olympic venues, ports, transit hubs, and disaster recovery works.
- Launched as a bold independent infrastructure consultancy from a merger of five legacy firms dating back over a century.
- Handles everything from geotech to electro-mechanical systems, as seen in the award-winning Romaine Hydroelectric Complex in Canada.
- Guides projects through every lifecycle stage in transportation, buildings, water systems, energy, and environmental sectors.
- Safety first - We put safety at the core of everything we do.
- Integrity - We act with the highest ethical standards.
- Collaboration - We believe in the power of teamwork.
- Innovation - We embrace creativity and foster new ideas.
- Sustainability - We are committed to creating a sustainable future.
2040
Net Zero Carbon Target
Committed to achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
50%
Emission Reduction Target
Committed to reducing operational carbon emissions by 50% by 2030.
- Focus on decarbonization across client projects and operations.
- Developed strategies for climate resilience and adaptation.
- Initiated projects that contribute to sustainable infrastructure and urban planning.
50% gender parity
Gender Parity Target
Aim to achieve gender balance in leadership positions by 2030.
35% increase
Women Leadership Growth
Achieved significant growth in women representation in leadership roles in 2022.
- Committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity across the company.
- Implemented programs to foster a diverse and inclusive workplace culture.
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