Senior Siting Consultant - Hybrid, Lead Transmission

Arizona Public Service - APS; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Public Service is seeking a senior professional to lead siting of critical sub-transmission and transmission projects from early planning through regulatory approval. You will work across internal teams, regulatory agencies, government leaders, communities, and other stakeholders to identify locations for new and upgraded facilities.

You will oversee the siting and public participation process, secure necessary approvals, and represent APS through complex, high-visibility projects.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field with eight years of utility experience.
• Siting project management experience required.
• Ability to provide testimony before regulatory agencies.
• Overnight travel may be required; attendance at meetings outside normal business hours.

Responsibilities

• Meet and negotiate with government officials and regulatory agencies to obtain approvals for new transmission facilities.
• Lead siting work coordination with external consultants to achieve project results.
• Coordinate internal teams, environmental consultants, jurisdictions, utilities and the public for timely siting and land acquisition.
• Manage project budgets and monitor consultant charges against the APS budget.
• Establish timelines, monitor milestones and provide status updates to management and executives.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders to ensure reliable electric service through siting activities.
• Develop and implement communication plans for projects.

Skills

Siting PM

Regulatory testimony

Stakeholder comms

Travel readiness

Cross-functional work

Education

BS/BA in Marketing, Business, Engineering, or related field

Job description

Arizona Public Service is seeking a senior professional to lead siting of critical sub-transmission and transmission projects from early planning through regulatory approval. You will work across internal teams, regulatory agencies, government leaders, communities, and other stakeholders to identify locations for new and upgraded facilities.

You will oversee the siting and public participation process, secure necessary approvals, and represent APS through complex, high-visibility projects.