Transmission Siting Specialist; Environmental Permitting Specialist (Texas/Oklahoma)

Description

• Manages the quality, timeliness and financial aspects of projects
• Reviews environmental reports, permits, and related materials for compliance with federal and state requirements
• Assists public and private clients with permit coordination, acquisition and compliance
• Supervises and mentors scientists, planners, engineers, designers and technicians
• Provides technical and regulatory guidance to the project team, client organizations and agencies in support of permit applications, compensatory mitigation, and environmental programs
• Communicates scientific and technical information to the project team, client organizations and resource agencies through written reports and/or presentations using a careful blend of business and technical writing
• Partners with senior staff in maintaining and developing client relationships
• Leads, manages and conducts studies and investigations for the purpose of preparing reports and applications for environmental permits, in support of construction projects for various industries and markets
• Collects project related data, which may include research, conducting surveys for listed species, interviews with government agencies, landowners and clients, resource map reviews, field investigations for aquatic resources, cultural resources, land use, and other related disciplines
• Develops protocols and processes for leading a team to collect, analyze, manage, and report resource level data for technical reports and permit applications
• Leads multiple project teams across simultaneous assignments

Requirements

• Articulate, with professional presence and solid decision making skills
• Proficient with MS Office (e.g., Word, Excel)
• 3+ years project management experience
• Advanced organizational and business-technical writing skills
• Effective time-management, written communication, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Experience with transmission line, distribution line, and associated strategic services aspects (i.e., routing, permitting, public involvement, right of way acquisition) of projects with strong technical experience in design
• Ability to work effectively in team situations, and establish strong relationships with other teams where overlap of client project work exists
• Bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, rangeland sciences, wildlife management or related field
• Experience in Routing Studies
• 5-10 years focus with Electric Transmission emphasis
• Experience with client relationship building and articulating regulatory and market needs
• Transmission line design experience using PLS-CADD, steel, and wood transmission structure analysis/design,

Benefits

• Merit-Based Bonus Compensation
• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance; BGE contributes to HSA on eligible plans
• Mentorship Program – Provides you with the opportunity to learn and receive guidance from seasoned professionals.
• 401k Match: 100% up to 4% of your contributions with immediate vesting + 3% Safe Harbor Contribution with immediate vesting
• Employee Referral Program that pays you for bringing great people into the BGE family
• 2 to 4 weeks of Vacation, depending on experience-level. Unused vacation carries over to the next year.
• "Unlimited" Sick Days.
• 9 paid Holidays, including 3 Floating holidays
• Personal Time Allowances

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance