Transmission Siting Lead — GIS & Permitting

Langan International, LLC; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Transmission & Energy Siting and Permitting Lead to guide GIS-based routing and permitting for power infrastructure projects from Columbus, OH. You will lead routing studies, develop corridor identifications, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory compliance and project success.

The role offers opportunity for professional growth within a technically excellent practice, with exposure to local and national projects and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Planning, Engineering, or related field.
• GIS certification (e.g., GISP) preferred.
• 4+ years of GIS experience, with routing/siting/linear infrastructure focus.
• Experience supporting electric transmission, pipeline, or similar routing projects.
• Familiarity with NEPA and State CPCN permitting processes.
• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and spatial analysis tools.
• Strong data management and geospatial analysis skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including map/exhibit storytelling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead GIS-based routing analyses for linear infrastructure projects, including transmission line siting and alternatives analysis.
• Prepare constraint mapping, suitability modeling, and corridor identification to support project development and permitting.
• Analyze and integrate environmental, land use, engineering, and socio-economic datasets into project deliverables.
• Support NEPA and state/local permitting efforts through GIS mapping, exhibit creation, and data management.
• Produce high-quality maps, figures, and technical exhibits for reports, client presentations, and regulatory submissions.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, environmental scientists, and project managers to align analyses with objectives.
• Assist with proposal development, including technical approach and GIS/routing strategy.
• Mentor junior GIS staff and provide technical guidance on geospatial best practices.
• Maintain data quality, organization, and documentation standards across projects.
• Stay current on GIS technologies, routing tools, and power/energy industry trends.

Skills

GIS analysis

Routing lead

NEPA permitting

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Data management

Spatial analysis

Map storytelling

Field work

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in GIS/Geography/Environmental Science/Planning/Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

Langan is seeking a Transmission & Energy Siting and Permitting Lead to guide GIS-based routing and permitting for power infrastructure projects from Columbus, OH. You will lead routing studies, develop corridor identifications, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory compliance and project success.

The role offers opportunity for professional growth within a technically excellent practice, with exposure to local and national projects and travel as needed.