Transmission Siting Lead - GIS & Permitting

Langan International, LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Langan is seeking a Transmission & Energy Siting and Permitting Lead to join a growing energy practice with local and national project opportunities. The role emphasizes leading GIS analysis and routing for power infrastructure, supporting routing studies, constraint mapping, and permitting efforts.

The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior GIS staff, and contribute to proposals and client presentations. Occasional travel may be required.

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 or linear infrastructure projects.
• Experience supporting electric transmission, pipeline, or similar routing projects.
• Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and spatial analysis tools.
• Experience with least-cost path analysis, suitability modeling, and constraint mapping.
• Familiarity with NEPA and state CPCN permitting processes.
• Strong data management and geospatial analysis skills.
• Ability to translate complex spatial data into clear insights.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; teamwork oriented.

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 project 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

Data management

Team collaboration

Education

B.S. in GIS/Environmental

GIS certification (GISP)

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Spatial analysis tools

Job description

Langan is seeking a Transmission & Energy Siting and Permitting Lead to join a growing energy practice with local and national project opportunities. The role emphasizes leading GIS analysis and routing for power infrastructure, supporting routing studies, constraint mapping, and permitting efforts.

The successful candidate will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior GIS staff, and contribute to proposals and client presentations. Occasional travel may be required.