Senior Transmission Routing & Siting Project Lead

Burns & McDonnell; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k)

Job summary

Burns & McDonnell in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Routing & Siting Project Manager to lead transmission-line routing studies, NEPA analyses, environmental surveys, and land-use permitting across diverse markets. You will manage projects, mentor staff, help develop proposals and cost estimates, and serve as a technical lead for regulatory documents.

The successful candidate will collaborate with clients and agencies, build long-term relationships, and travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of professional experience managing technical teams and projects.
• Experience with routing/siting studies, NEPA documents, CPCN/energy siting.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Project management, team leadership, and mentoring of junior staff.
• Prepare routing studies and regulatory documents per state requirements.
• Prepare environmental studies and NEPA documentation for various markets.
• Lead pre-application meetings with jurisdictions and prepare land use permits.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Business development

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Education

B.S./M.S. in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

Burns & McDonnell in Downers Grove, IL is seeking a Routing & Siting Project Manager to lead transmission-line routing studies, NEPA analyses, environmental surveys, and land-use permitting across diverse markets. You will manage projects, mentor staff, help develop proposals and cost estimates, and serve as a technical lead for regulatory documents.

The successful candidate will collaborate with clients and agencies, build long-term relationships, and travel up to 20%.