Transmission Line Siting Specialist - Field & Regulatory Expert

American Electric Power; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power in Tulsa, OK seeks a Transmission Line Siting Specialist to manage siting studies and route selection for multi-state transmission projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely in-service dates. You will coordinate environmental assessments, zoning applications, and stakeholder engagement.

This role requires a bachelor's in engineering or related field and 2-4 years of siting experience, travel 25-30%, heavy use of ESRI ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in engineering, environmental science, or related field.
• 2–4 years of industry-related experience with siting preferred.
• Experience with environmental assessments and regulatory approvals is a plus.
• Must have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Ensure siting activities comply with regulations and company standards.
• Organize siting studies and route selection to meet in-service dates.
• Oversee outsourcing related to siting and regulatory approvals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify buildable routes with minimal environmental impact.
• Assist in environmental assessments and siting studies.
• Coordinate regulatory and local zoning applications.
• Develop and monitor schedules and manage risks/costs.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and public open houses.

Skills

ESRI ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture

Job description

American Electric Power in Tulsa, OK seeks a Transmission Line Siting Specialist to manage siting studies and route selection for multi-state transmission projects, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely in-service dates. You will coordinate environmental assessments, zoning applications, and stakeholder engagement.

This role requires a bachelor's in engineering or related field and 2-4 years of siting experience, travel 25-30%, heavy use of ESRI ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and MS Office.