Senior Transmission Line Permitting Specialist - Environmental

AECOM; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

AECOM has an exciting Senior Transmission Line Permitting Specialist opportunity in Texas, with a hybrid setup based in Houston, Dallas, or Austin. You will lead environmental planning and permitting for energy projects, coordinating NEPA documents and regulatory outreach to support siting and approvals.

You will develop client relationships, lead pursuits, and expand AECOM’s energy permitting portfolio in the region while mentoring teams and delivering high‑quality technical work across

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning or related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience in electric transmission and renewable energy.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and compliance for energy infrastructure projects, including NEPA documentation and studies.
• Coordinate with state utility regulatory agencies (PUCs/PSCs) and PUCT for siting, routing, and permitting approvals.
• Manage early‑stage due diligence for siting energy projects and related infrastructure.
• Provide project management on mid‑ to large‑sized projects including schedules, budgets, invoicing, and client coordination.
• Mentor personnel and review work for accuracy and clarity.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, or related field

Job description

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Job Description

AECOM has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Transmission Line Permitting Specialist to join our Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) team in the Texas region. This hybrid role can be based out of AECOM’s Houston, Dallas or Austin offices.

Our EPP team serves numerous private industry and public utility energy clients on a variety of energy projects including transmission, grid modernization, and renewable energy developments. In this role you will lead project teams and work with our environmental planning practitioners and technical subject matter experts to prepare environmental documents, with a particular focus on supporting permitting and entitlement work for our growing line of work with energy developers and utilities. Projects range from regional transmission programs and grid modernization efforts to large-scale renewable energy developments and complex, multi‑jurisdictional permitting efforts.

This role would involve serving as a seller‑doer, responsible for developing and maintaining client relationships, leading pursuits and project teams, and expanding AECOM’s energy permitting portfolio in the region.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental planning and compliance efforts for energy infrastructure projects, including preparation of NEPA documentation and technical studies, and coordination with state utility regulatory agencies (PUCs/PSCs), including Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) to support transmission siting, routing and permitting approvals (e.g., CCN).
• Manage early‑stage due diligence efforts for siting energy projects and associated infrastructure.
• Provide project management on mid‑ to large‑sized projects, including developing and tracking project schedules, budgets, invoicing, and coordination with clients, technical staff and subconsultants.
• Work on environmental documents and entitlements related to high‑profile infrastructure projects, with particular emphasis on energy sector projects.
• Opportunity to support projects across Texas and other U.S. markets leveraging AECOM’s national platform.
• Contribute to marketing and business development, preparation of proposals, and formulating proposal cost estimates as a seller‑doer.
• Providing leadership in mentoring personnel, including reviewing their work for accuracy and clarity and providing constructive feedback on project tasks.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental planning, or related field.
• 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in electric transmission and renewable energy (e.g., solar, wind, energy storage) through preparing PUC and/or NEPA documents, routing and siting analysis, critical issues analysis, land use entitlement applications and/or overseeing multi‑disciplinary technical teams for resource technical studies and permitting.
• Ability to travel for agency/client meetings, as needed.
• A valid U.S Driver’s license is required for this role.
• Due to the nature of this work, U.S. Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years successfully managing permitting and preparing PUC and NEPA documentation, strong understanding of current state and federal regulations and guidance.
• Electric transmission and renewable energy (e.g., solar, wind, energy storage) experience through preparing PUC and/or NEPA documents, routing and siting analysis, critical issues analysis, land use entitlement applications and/or overseeing multi‑disciplinary technical teams for resource technical studies and permitting.
• Experience leading NEPA and technical studies and other requirements of projects located on federal lands, such as Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance, and Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting.
• Experience leading licensing with the PUCT and/or other state transmission agencies. Experience with expert witness testimony a plus.
• Project management experience on environmental planning projects, including client interaction, schedule and budget controls, and invoicing.
• Demonstrated leadership in proposal development and successful pursuit of competitive bids.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced consulting environment, managing and mentoring staff.

Additional Information

At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in‑person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $100000 to $135000.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.