Sr. Transmission Line Routing & Siting Program Manager

Overview

Lead transmission line routing and siting projects from concept through regulatory approval.

Key Responsibilities

• routing siting
• gis collaboration
• data mapping
• regulatory liaison
• contract management
• stakeholder engagement

Tasks

-Document meetings, decisions, and stakeholder feedback. -Organize and assist with leading public meetings, open houses, and feedback sessions that foster trust and transparency. -Champion the routing and siting process for transmission and substation projects, guided by ATC’s criteria. -Keep project records organized and up to date. -Prepare and support regulatory applications, reviews, and data requests. -Communicate key updates and escalate issues to ATC Executive Leadership. -Build meaningful relationships with community leaders, local officials, and stakeholders. -Manage contracts, purchase orders, invoices, and deliverables with accountability. -Lead the selection and oversight of external routing/siting contractors. -Apply siting criteria and cost metrics to guide smart, sustainable decisions. -Collaborate with GIS, Environmental, Real Estate, and Engineering teams to define study areas and evaluate route feasibility. -Partner with agencies like WDNR, PSCW, DOT, and DATCP throughout all project phases. -Ensure full compliance with Wisconsin Statute 1.12(6) and PSCW regulations. -Oversee data collection and mapping to identify opportunities and sensitivities. -Share updates through internal and external communication channels. -Provide expert witness testimony and serve as a regulatory liaison for major projects. -Foster collaboration across teams and drive consensus-based decisions.

Requirements

• collaborative
• complex challenges
• community impact
• energy infrastructure
• regulatory relationships
• transmission projects

What You Bring

If you are someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys navigating complex challenges, and is committed to making a positive impact on communities and the energy landscape, we want you to join our Great Place to Work! Are you passionate about shaping the future of energy infrastructure while building strong community and regulatory relationships? ATC is looking for a dedicated professional to lead transmission line and substation projects from concept to completion of the regulatory process.

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Benefits

The targeted base pay for this position is $116,500 to $135,900 annually.* Base pay is one component of our comprehensive total rewards package which includes an annual incentive bonus, employer-sponsored pension plan, 401(k) match, HSA contribution, life & disability insurance, health care benefits, generous time off plans, flexible work arrangements, and much more. *The pay range is a general guideline. Employment offers are evaluated individually and consider qualifications, experience, academic achievements, internal equity, and business needs. Pay exceeding the posted range is considered for uniquely qualified candidates.

About Atc

-Born over two decades ago to energize the Upper Midwest, they emerged as a guardian of grid reliability. -From the outset, they’ve connected power generation to homes, ensuring energy flows every minute of every day. -Their financial growth parallels industry change, investing in technology and efficiencies to support evolving energy policy. -They design, maintain and operate high-voltage transmission lines and infrastructure, adapting for renewables. -Typical projects include regional grid upgrades, capacity planning, and integrating wind or solar generation. -They partner with communities and universities, supporting STEM programs to build tomorrow’s energy workforce. -Their leadership blends engineering rigor with customer focus, steering a utility-scale mission across multiple states. -Rooted in the past but future-ready, they straddle legacy systems and modern renewables to keep the lights on.

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