Environmental Transmission Siting & Permitting Lead

BGE, Inc; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Merit-Based Bonus

Health Insurance/HSA

Holidays & Floating Holidays

Vacation Time

Sick Days

Mentorship Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

BGE, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an Electric Transmission Environmental & Siting Specialist to lead transmission projects across the full life cycle, from scope and proposal through execution and closeout.

You will provide technical leadership on siting, routing studies, and permitting, manage NEPA compliance, coordinate with engineering and environmental teams, and serve as the primary contact with clients, agencies, landowners, and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

BGE, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX, seeks an Electric Transmission Environmental & Siting Specialist to lead transmission projects across the full life cycle, from scope and proposal through execution and closeout.

You will provide technical leadership on siting, routing studies, and permitting, manage NEPA compliance, coordinate with engineering and environmental teams, and serve as the primary contact with clients, agencies, landowners, and stakeholders.