Electric Transmission Siting & Permitting Specialist (TX/OK)

BGE; Frisco (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Merit-Based Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Personal Time Allowances

Vacation time (2–4 weeks)

Job summary

BGE, Inc. seeks an experienced Electric Transmission Environmental & Siting Specialist to support routing, permitting, and execution of electric transmission and utility infrastructure projects in Texas and beyond.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and project planning, plus proven ability to manage multiple assignments and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in a related field and 5+ years of experience supporting electric transmission, utility, renewable energy, or linear infrastructure projects.
• Experience conducting or supporting transmission routing and siting studies.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and utility project development processes.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and managing project schedules and deliverables.
• Strong understanding of environmental constraints, land use, and permitting requirements for transmission infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support electric transmission routing and siting studies for utility, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate routing alternatives using environmental, engineering, land use, stakeholder, and regulatory considerations.
• Coordinate environmental reviews, permitting activities, and regulatory approvals for transmission and utility infrastructure projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, budget, and client expectations.
• Collaborate with engineering, environmental, GIS, cultural resources, biological resources, right-of-way, and public involvement teams throughout all phases of project development.
• Conduct corridor analyses, route selection studies, environmental constraint evaluations, and feasibility assessments.
• Prepare, review, and manage technical reports, siting studies, permit applications, environmental documentation, and regulatory filings.
• Interface with federal, state, and local agencies regarding environmental permitting and project approvals.
• Support stakeholder engagement, public outreach efforts, agency coordination meetings, and landowner interactions.
• Provide technical guidance regarding environmental compliance, permitting requirements, and regulatory processes.
• Perform environmental research, field investigations, resource evaluations, and data collection activities as needed.
• Review environmental reports and permitting documents to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
• Assist clients with permitting strategy, right-of-way coordination, environmental compliance, and project development needs.
• Mentor junior staff and contribute to the continued growth of BGE's Environmental Services practice.
• Support business development efforts by assisting with proposals, presentations, and client relationship management.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Analytical skills

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Geography, Planning, Natural Resources, Engineering, or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

GIS

Job description

BGE, Inc. seeks an experienced Electric Transmission Environmental & Siting Specialist to support routing, permitting, and execution of electric transmission and utility infrastructure projects in Texas and beyond.

The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and project planning, plus proven ability to manage multiple assignments and mentor junior staff.