Environmental Permitting Specialist – Energy Transmission

FirstEnergy Corp; Greensburg (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstEnergy Corp in the Environmental Department supports construction of electric transmission lines and substations. The role includes obtaining environmental permits, monitoring compliance, mitigation strategies, and regulatory coordination across OH, PA, WV, MD, and NJ.

The candidate will perform environmental and engineering-related tasks, assess impacts, review reports, and engage with agencies and the public. Field travel and storm-duty may be required.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills and experience with third party customers or stakeholders.
• Strong project management and budgeting/cost control experience.
• Experience with environmental regulations, permits, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support development and implementation of programs to meet environmental regulatory obligations for transmission lines and substations.
• Assist with permit packages, regulatory reports and submittals.
• Coordinate with outside consultants to ensure project delivery.
• Review reports and recommendations from outside consultants.
• Prepare environmental documents (impact reports) and communicate results to industry, government, or public.
• Develop and maintain relationships with agencies and the public for cooperative management.
• Assess impacts of environmental laws on energy delivery facilities and provide guidance.
• Communicate and present information to diverse audiences; participate in storm-duty as needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical reasoning

Education

B.S. in Biology, Ecology, Botany, Wildlife/Zoology, Environmental or Physical Sciences/Studies, Engineering or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

FirstEnergy Corp in the Environmental Department supports construction of electric transmission lines and substations. The role includes obtaining environmental permits, monitoring compliance, mitigation strategies, and regulatory coordination across OH, PA, WV, MD, and NJ.

The candidate will perform environmental and engineering-related tasks, assess impacts, review reports, and engage with agencies and the public. Field travel and storm-duty may be required.