Consulting Municipal Land Planner - Renewable Development

Puget Sound Energy; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy’s Environmental Services team seeks a Consulting Municipal Land Planner - Renewable Development to lead complex land use strategies for major utility projects across multiple jurisdictions near Bellevue, WA.

The role requires urban planning expertise, regulatory navigation at local/state/federal levels, and a track record of guiding teams and stakeholders. Compensation ranges from $108,200 to $180,200 plus annual incentive opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban/Land Planning or related field with 10 years of experience.
• Expert knowledge of land use procedures at local, state and federal levels.
• Strong understanding of municipal political processes.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to guide staff through regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to lead multi-stakeholder projects.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings.
• Experience with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Works independently to perform complex permitting functions for PSE's major projects.
• Provides expert policy and strategy recommendations on regional land use issues.
• Leads cross-department projects to improve land use-related processes and policies.
• Mentors, guides and trains other Land Planners.
• Develops blanket contracts and manages consultant resources for overflow work.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project leadership

Customer service

Time management

Reading construction drawings

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Urban/Land Planning

Masters of Science in Land Planning

Tools

MS Office suite

Job description

Puget Sound Energy is looking to grow our community with top talented individuals like you! With our rapidly growing, award winning energy efficiency programs, our pathway to an exciting and innovative future is now.

PSE's Environmental Services team is looking for qualified candidates to fill an open Consulting Municipal Land Planner - Renewable Development position!

Job Description

Specific details regarding the work arrangements for this position will be discussed in further detail during the interview process.

Lead land planning strategist and implementor for complex regulatory acquisitions of PSE's critical energy infrastructure which could be represented singularly or in combination through multiple jurisdictions, complex political and public engagement, large expense, significant land use and environmental concerns. Provides leadership, mentorship and strategic guidance to land planning team and internal/external customers on development of appropriate course of action to accomplish regulatory objectives (e.g. minimization or elimination of permit requirement or issuance of permit). Develops project specific strategies and provides expertise as PSE responds to proposed new regulations at the local, state and federal level on land use and envionmental issues.

Note: Job title is reserved for complex and critical multi-year projects with typical capital and/or O&M budgets greater than $40M. The incumbent may be reassigned to a Senior Municipal Land Planner position at the conclusion of the assignment, which may include a decrease in compensation.

Demonstrates commitment to conduct business honestly, ethically and consistent with our core values and Code of Conduct.

Ensures duties are performed in accordance with all regulatory compliance obligations.

Job Responsibilities

• Works independently to perform complex permitting functions in support of PSE's most significant, high profile projects
• Provides expert policy and strategy recommendations on regional land use issues across PSE's service territory
• May lead cross-department and cross-business unit projects to solve complex business issuse and/or improve land use-related processes and policies
• Mentors, guides and trains other Land Planners
• Develops blanket contracts and manages consultant resources for overflow work
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban/Land Planning, Natural Sciences or related field and 10 years direct land planning experience or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience
• Expert knowledge of land use procedures and processes at the local, state and federal levels
• Strong understanding of municipal political processes and structures
• Excellent customer service skills including the proven ability to manage customer expectations and guide jurisdictional staff through the application of regulatory requirements as they relate to critical utility infrastructure
• Demonstrated ability to successfully lead projects involving multiple stakeholders in a charged environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Ability to read and understand company construction drawings
• Experience utilizing MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Desired Qualifications

• Masters of Science degree in Land Planning
• Significant experience in energy utility regulatory negotiations.
• License or certification in wetland science, geology, or other environmental disciplines.
• American Planning Associations AICP certification.

Additional Information

The pay range for this position is $108,200.00 - $180,200.00, and this position is eligible for annual goals based incentive bonuses.

PSE offers a suite of benefits to our employees. Employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, basic life, and short- and long-term disability insurance. There are additional voluntary options of supplemental life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare, and an Employee assistance program (EAP). For long term savings, PSE offers a 401(k) investment option and a cash balance retirement plan. Employees will also receive Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays throughout the calendar year. Detailed benefit overviews can be found on our Career page - Why Work For Us (pse.com).

Puget Sound Energy is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veteran status or presence of a disability that with or without reasonable accommodation does not prevent performance of the essential functions of the job, or any other category prohibited by local, state or federal law.

Should you have a disability that requires assistance and/or reasonable accommodation with the job application process, please contact the Human Resources Staffing department at [e-mail] or 425-462-3017.