Senior Transmission Planner

Canacre; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Canacre seeks a Permitting Manager to evaluate permitting requirements and manage permitting activities for transmission projects. This role requires a strong background in planning and significant experience in regulatory applications. The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and contribute to large-scale infrastructure developments across the U.S. Comprehensive benefits and a culture of integrity await the ideal candidate.

Benefits

Comprehensive health and dental coverage

401(k) Savings Plan employer matching program

Flexible work arrangement

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Disability insurance

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience leading permitting activities for major infrastructure projects.
• Experience with regulatory filing applications for transmission facilities.
• Strong skills in proposal preparation and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate permitting requirements for transmission infrastructure.
• Prepare and submit permit applications and renewals.
• Lead project teams and manage routing studies.

Skills

Communication

Critical Thinking

Problem-Solving

Team Leadership

Education

Post-secondary degree in planning, real estate, energy or environment

Job description

Join the Canacre team in an exciting role working on leading edge infrastructure projects.

We are technical experts in land, energy, and transportation development delivering accurate, innovative, and agile solutions to our partners. We provide land acquisition, geospatial mapping, data management, web-based GIS, community relations, land feasibility studies, and permitting services. Canacre’s clients include developers, large scale service providers, and government entities that are involved in the planning and development of energy projects, rights of way, resources, and infrastructure across Canada and the United States. Canacre works on large-scale wind and solar power projects, high-voltage transmission lines, pipeline projects, municipal roads projects, and groupings of cellular towers and rooftop antennas.

At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity, and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact.

The Permitting Manager, Transmission will be responsible for evaluating federal, state / provincial, and local municipal permitting requirements to support construction of transmission infrastructure projects. This role will work on our client’s projects, leading the permitting efforts for these projects and other infrastructure types.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Serves as a subject matter expert and provides technical expertise and judgment to resolve issues.
• Prepares and submits permit applications and renewals.
• Maintains current knowledge on laws and regulations and a working knowledge on the scientific and technical aspects of regulatory requirements and how they may impact Transmission Projects.
• Strives to continually develop and improve expert technical knowledge and skill to ensure that department expectations are met.
• Leading project teams for key clients
• Managing and directing routing / siting studies, analyses, and associated reports
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, permitting and environmental specialists, and real estate experts.

Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Post-secondary degree in planning, real estate, energy or environment or related disciplines.

Experience

• 7-10 years of proven experience leading permitting activities for major transmission infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting regulatory filing applications for major transmission facilities or other infrastructure facilities (renewable, oil and gas, other)
• Experience in preparing proposals and presentations, and price structuring

Knowledge / Skills

• Knowledge of land acquisition principles and agreement types would be considered an asset.Knowledge of construction industry would be considered an asset.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA / QC.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, and communicating with clients and project staff
• Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

Licenses / Accreditations

• Valid Driver’s License, with ability to maintain insurability under the company’s insurance carrier

Travel Requirements

• Travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

At Canacre, our benefits program is one of the ways in which we reinforce the value we place on employees and the role they play in helping us achieve our goals.Canacreoffers comprehensive health and dental coverage, paid time off, and disability insurance. Other benefits include a 401(k) Savings Plan employer matching program, Employee Assistance Program, flexible work arrangement and a variety of wellness programs.

Canacre is an equal opportunity employer, committed to a diverse workforce. Canacre complies with federal and state / provincial law governing non-discrimination in employment practices.

Given the volume of applications we typically receive, we are unable to respond to all applicants, however, you will be contacted if your experience is a suitable match with one of our upcoming projects.

At Canacre, we are committed to upholding the highest standards of employment practices in each jurisdiction we operate in. We ensure that all employees are fairly compensated for their work, in accordance with the provisions outlined by the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Canada Labour Code.