Transmission Siting & Environmental Specialist – TX/OK

BGE, Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Match

Merit-Based Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Job summary

BGE, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electric Transmission Environmental & Siting Specialist to support planning, development, permitting, and execution of electric transmission and utility infrastructure projects in the U.S.

This role balances technical, environmental, regulatory, and community considerations. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of transmission development, environmental permitting, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory processes, collaborating with engineering, GIS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience with electric transmission, utility, renewables, or linear infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading transmission routing and siting studies.
• Knowledge of environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and utility project development.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and managing schedules/deliverables.
• Strong understanding of environmental constraints and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support electric transmission routing and siting studies for utility and infrastructure projects.
• Evaluate routing options considering environmental, engineering, land-use, and regulatory factors.
• Coordinate environmental reviews and permitting activities for transmission projects.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.
• Interface with federal, state, and local agencies on permitting and approvals.
• Provide guidance on environmental compliance and regulatory processes.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

GIS

Written communication

NEPA knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science/Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

MS Office

Job description

BGE, Inc. is seeking an experienced Electric Transmission Environmental & Siting Specialist to support planning, development, permitting, and execution of electric transmission and utility infrastructure projects in the U.S.

This role balances technical, environmental, regulatory, and community considerations. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of transmission development, environmental permitting, stakeholder engagement, and regulatory processes, collaborating with engineering, GIS,