Senior Electric Transmission Specialist

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Senior Electric Transmission Specialist in the Philadelphia area with flexibility for hybrid work or remote work from home in Newport, KY. The role focuses on leading environmental permitting, siting and project management across energy-related transmission projects.

You will be responsible for expert guidance in permitting, public involvement, and multi-disciplinary team leadership, while mentoring staff and coordinating with clients and regulators.

Qualifications

• 8+ years managing environmental permitting and planning projects.
• Experience with energy-related projects.
• Knowledge of state utility commission processes preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to travel to client facilities as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a siting and environmental permitting subject matter expert.
• Work with clients on public involvement programs; attend meetings and hearings.
• Manage routing/siting studies, analyses, and state filings.
• Collaborate across the firm with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Mentor staff for growth and development.
• Travel to client sites and project locations as needed.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Public involvement

Leadership

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Multi-disciplinary teams

Job description

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for aSenior Electric Transmission Specialist to establish and grow our electrical transmission line practice. This position will support our Philadelphia, PA, and the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or fully remote from your home-office in Newport, KY is available at the discretion of the Company. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects, including the financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and construction stages. Our client base includes a diverse mix of industrial, institutional and governmental clients.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit:http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Serve as a siting and environmental permitting subject matter expert.
• Work with clients for public involvement programs; attend and participate in open houses, public meetings, and public hearings.
• Managing and directing routing/siting studies, analyses, and associated reports and state filings.
• Work collaboratively across the firm with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, permitting and environmental specialists, and real estate experts.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 8 years (10+ preferred) of direct experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects, for a variety of energy-related projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Detailed understanding of Virginia State Corporation Commission application processes for electric transmission lines (preferred), North Carolina Public Utilities Commission, Ohio Power Siting Board, or Kentucky Public Utilities Commission.
• Positive relationships with siting/routing or permitting specialists in utility organizations. (preferred)
• Experience with public witness testimony and contract negotiations (preferred)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skills; Excellent leadership skills. (required)
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
• Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)Valid U.S. driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)