Sr. Project Manager Electric Transmission Line Siting

Core Group Resources; Kansas City (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Core Group Resources seeks a Senior Project Manager to lead electric transmission line routing and siting projects across the United States, overseeing planning to regulatory approval and ensuring constructible routes. You will coordinate environmental scientists, engineers, GIS professionals, and permitting experts to deliver defensible routing studies.

The role requires hands-on experience with transmission projects, strong regulatory knowledge, and the ability to manage schedules, budgets,

Qualifications

• 15+ years experience in electric transmission or complex energy infrastructure projects.
• Experience in routing and siting with route alternatives.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and land-use constraints affecting transmission development.
• Experience coordinating environmental permitting and regulatory processes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, with ability to convey complex information to clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead electric transmission line routing and siting projects from inception through regulatory approval.
• Develop and evaluate route alternatives considering environmental, land use, engineering, constructability, and community factors.
• Oversee schedules, budgets, deliverables, and align client expectations with project goals.
• Coordinate with environmental scientists, engineers, land use specialists, GIS professionals, permitting experts, and stakeholder teams.
• Support regulatory filings and agency consultations.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Stakeholder management

Technical writing

Client communication

Multi-disciplinary coordination

Travel willingness

Education

Environmental/Geospatial degree

Tools

GIS

Routing tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to lead electric transmission line routing and siting projects across the United States. This critical role involves overseeing the entire project lifecycle—from initial planning to regulatory approval—ensuring the development of constructible and permittable transmission routes. The ideal candidate will possess hands‑on experience with electric transmission projects and a comprehensive understanding of environmental, land use, engineering, regulatory, and community factors that influence project development. Join us to play a vital role in advancing major electric infrastructure while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead electric transmission line routing and siting projects from inception through regulatory approval.
• Develop and evaluate route alternatives considering environmental, land use, engineering, constructability, and community factors.
• Identify and analyze project constraints and opportunities impacting scope, schedule, cost, permitting, and construction.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams including environmental scientists, engineers, land use specialists, GIS professionals, permitting experts, and stakeholder engagement teams.
• Oversee project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and align client expectations with project goals.
• Review and guide the preparation of routing studies, siting reports, technical memoranda, regulatory documentation, and permit applications.
• Support regulatory filings with state and local agencies, assisting in permitting and approval processes.
• Facilitate environmental field studies and agency consultations relevant to transmission projects.
• Participate in meetings with clients, regulatory agencies, landowners, community stakeholders, and project teams.
• Support public meetings, stakeholder briefings, and community engagement activities.
• Identify and help develop strategies to mitigate permitting and regulatory risks.
• Synthesize technical information from multiple disciplines into clear, actionable recommendations for clients.
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients and internal teams throughout project execution.
• Support proposal development, scope of work, and project estimates.
• Mentor and guide less experienced team members to foster professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Geography, Land Use Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field; relevant experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 15 years supporting electric transmission or complex energy infrastructure projects.
• Proven experience in electric transmission line routing and siting, including developing and evaluating route alternatives.
• Strong knowledge of environmental and land use constraints affecting transmission development, such as wetlands, protected species, cultural resources, land use, and community impacts.
• Experience coordinating environmental permitting, regulatory processes, and agency consultations.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including managing schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex information to clients, agencies, and stakeholders.
• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously in a consulting environment.
• Willingness to travel approximately 15% or more depending on project needs.
• Preferred qualifications include familiarity with state‑level siting authority processes, supporting regulatory filings, public outreach, stakeholder engagement, landowner coordination, and GIS or routing tools.

Bring your expertise to impactful electric transmission projects and help shape the future of energy infrastructure.