Strategic Transmission Siting & Permitting Specialist

American Electric Power; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Transmission Line Siting Specialist SG6 to lead siting activities for multi-million-dollar transmission projects. The role covers environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder coordination across assigned regions and states, with on-site work in Corpus Christi or Abilene, TX.

Travel, overnight stays, and extended hours are expected as part of project needs. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–4 years of experience, plus proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
• 2–4 years of total industry-related experience and/or education.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office is desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensure siting activities comply with Company policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Organize siting studies and route selection to meet in-service dates.
• Oversee outsourcing related to siting and regulatory approvals of transmission lines and substations.
• Collaborate with the project team to identify buildable, cost-effective routes minimizing environmental impact.
• Assist in environmental assessments and siting studies for transmission projects.
• Coordinate regulatory and local zoning applications (writing, exhibits, testimony, interrogatories, schedule).
• Develop and monitor schedules to complete siting tasks and manage risks and costs.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and public open houses.

Skills

Communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Transmission Line Siting Specialist SG6 to lead siting activities for multi-million-dollar transmission projects. The role covers environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder coordination across assigned regions and states, with on-site work in Corpus Christi or Abilene, TX.

Travel, overnight stays, and extended hours are expected as part of project needs. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and 2–4 years of experience, plus proficiency