Transmission Siting Specialist – Onsite Texas

AEP

Corpus Christi (TX)

Hybrid

USD 75,000 - 93,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

American Electric Power is seeking a Transmission Line Siting Specialist SG6 to manage siting activities for multi-million-dollar transmission projects. The role requires coordinating environmental assessments, regulatory approvals, and route analysis to deliver buildable, cost-effective lines and substations.

The position is on-site in Corpus Christi or Abilene, TX, with travel and extended hours as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
Two to four years of industry-related experience or education.
Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office as desired.

Responsibilities

Ensure siting activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
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.
Prepare environmental assessments and siting studies (written documentation).
Coordinate regulatory and local zoning applications (writing, exhibits, testimony, schedule).
Develop and monitor schedules, manage risks and cost estimates.
Participate in stakeholder meetings and public open houses.