Strategic Transmission Siting Specialist

American Electric Power

Corpus Christi (TX)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 93,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

American Electric Power in Corpus Christi / Abilene, Texas, seeks a Transmission Line Siting Specialist SG6 to oversee siting studies, route selection, and regulatory approvals for multi-state transmission projects. The role focuses on environmental assessment, stakeholder coordination, and project management.

On-site work is required, with travel as needed. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 2–4 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Ensure that transmission siting activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices and standards of the Company and regulations and procedures as required by federal, state or local regulatory agencies.
  • Organize the siting studies and proposed route selection activities to meet in-service dates and ensure compliance.
  • Oversee the oversight of outsourcing related to siting and regulatory approvals of transmission lines and substations.
  • Work interdependently with a multidisciplinary project team to identify buildable, cost-effective routes and facilities which minimize environmental impacts. Liaison with other key team members.
  • Assist in and prepare environmental assessments and siting studies (written documentation) for transmission facility projects.
  • Coordinate regulatory and local zoning applications (writing, exhibits, testimony, interrogatories, schedule, etc.)
  • Develop and monitor schedules to complete siting tasks and manage identified risks and cost estimates.
  • Participate in stakeholder meetings and public open houses

Skills

Environmental planning
Regulatory compliance
Stakeholder communication
Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS
Adobe Creative Suite
Microsoft Office

Job description

American Electric Power in Corpus Christi / Abilene, Texas, seeks a Transmission Line Siting Specialist SG6 to oversee siting studies, route selection, and regulatory approvals for multi-state transmission projects. The role focuses on environmental assessment, stakeholder coordination, and project management.

On-site work is required, with travel as needed. Requirements include a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and 2–4 years of relevant experience.

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