Electric Transmission Environmental & Siting Specialist (Texas/Oklahoma)

BGE; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Bonus Potential

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Personal Time Off

Unlimited Sick Days

Mentorship Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BGE, Inc. in Texas seeks a senior environmental project manager to lead electric transmission projects across the full lifecycle, from scope and proposals to closeout, ensuring quality, schedule, and budget.

You will oversee environmental studies, NEPA compliance, and stakeholder engagement, mentor diverse teams, and strengthen client relationships while advancing multiple infrastructure initiatives. This role requires strong communication, leadership, and a proven track record in regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, ecology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with electric transmission siting, routing, and regulatory compliance.
• 3+ years of project and/or people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEPA and environmental permitting for linear infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple electric transmission and linear infrastructure projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Provide technical leadership for transmission line siting, routing studies, and permitting, coordinating with engineering and environmental teams.
• Manage environmental studies, permitting, and regulatory compliance in accordance with NEPA and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Serve as primary point of contact with clients, regulatory agencies, landowners, and stakeholders, including public involvement efforts.
• Supervise and mentor multi-disciplinary teams, including scientists, planners, engineers, and technical staff.
• Develop and review environmental reports, permit applications, and technical documentation.
• Partner with senior leadership to support client relationships and business development.

Skills

Communication

Project management

Leadership

Organization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, ecology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Job description

Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

BGE, Inc. is a nationwide engineering consulting firm that provides services in civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, construction management and environmental services for public and private clients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to include outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, career mapping and highly competitive time away from work programs to include dependent care and flexible Fridays.

This position will be managing and leading transmission projects throughout the entire project life cycle, including scope and/or proposal development, project team development and assignment, project execution, project closeout, quality control, schedule, and budget management.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead multiple electric transmission and linear infrastructure projects, managing scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Provide technical leadership for transmission line siting, routing studies, and permitting, coordinating with engineering and environmental teams.
• Manage environmental studies, permitting, and regulatory compliance in accordance with NEPA and applicable federal and state regulations.
• Serve as primary point of contact with clients, regulatory agencies, landowners, and stakeholders, including public involvement efforts.
• Supervise and mentor multi-disciplinary teams, including scientists, planners, engineers, and technical staff.
• Develop and review environmental reports, permit applications, and technical documentation.
• Partner with senior leadership to support client relationships and business development.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, chemistry, ecology, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience with electric transmission siting, routing, and regulatory compliance.
• 3+ years of project and/or people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of NEPA and environmental permitting for linear infrastructure projects.
• Experience with routing studies, public involvement, and agency coordination.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).

Some of our Benefits:

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

BGE is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We prohibit discrimination and all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, Vietnam Era Veteran Status, Disabled Veteran Status, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws.

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