Senior Environmental Lead: Transmission Siting & Permitting

GAI Consultants Inc.; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Wellness resources

Paid time off

Floating holiday

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Job summary

GAI Consultants is seeking an experienced Senior Project Environmental Specialist to lead siting, permitting, and documentation for electric transmission projects. You will coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, prepare proposals, estimate costs, and guide quality control under a Project Manager.

The role requires 10+ years of environmental studies experience, a Bachelor’s in Environmental Sciences, and a Driver's License.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in environmental studies, permitting, and/or siting.
• Experience preparing siting documentation for state or federal regulatory agencies preferred.
• Experience preparing Section 404/401 and Section 10 permit applications; familiarity with state permitting in OH, WV, VA, KY, TN, MD, NJ, or PA.
• Technical expertise in an environmental or socioeconomic field.

Responsibilities

• Lead transmission line siting investigations and prepare siting documentation for regulatory review.
• Lead environmental resource investigations and prepare permit applications and reports.
• Prepare proposals and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies.
• Oversee environmental field surveys including wetlands, streams, endangered species, inspections, and monitoring.

Skills

Team leadership

Siting studies

Environmental permitting

Regulatory coordination

Technical writing

Cost estimation

Field surveys

Travel planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Sciences

Job description

GAI Consultants is seeking an experienced Senior Project Environmental Specialist to lead siting, permitting, and documentation for electric transmission projects. You will coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies, prepare proposals, estimate costs, and guide quality control under a Project Manager.

The role requires 10+ years of environmental studies experience, a Bachelor’s in Environmental Sciences, and a Driver's License.