Transmission Siting & Permitting Specialist

AEP Service Corporation; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Transmission Line Siting Specialist to lead siting studies for multi‑million-dollar transmission projects. You will organize route selection, coordinate regulatory filings, and manage schedules while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and stakeholders across Texas.

The role requires 2–4 years of related experience, proficiency with ArcGIS and MS Office, and travel about 25–30%. On-site work in Corpus Christi or Abilene, TX is expected.

Qualifications

• Two–four years of related industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate siting studies and route selection to meet in-service dates.
• Oversee outsourcing related to siting approvals for transmission lines and substations.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify buildable routes with minimal environmental impact.
• Prepare environmental assessments and siting studies in written form.
• Coordinate regulatory and local zoning applications and communicate with stakeholders.
• Develop and monitor project schedules and manage risks and costs.
• Participate in stakeholder meetings and public open houses.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Engineering degree

Environmental Science degree

Land Use Planning degree

Urban Planning degree

Landscape Architecture degree

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

American Electric Power is seeking a Transmission Line Siting Specialist to lead siting studies for multi‑million-dollar transmission projects. You will organize route selection, coordinate regulatory filings, and manage schedules while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and stakeholders across Texas.

The role requires 2–4 years of related experience, proficiency with ArcGIS and MS Office, and travel about 25–30%. On-site work in Corpus Christi or Abilene, TX is expected.