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AECOM · 3 hours ago

Senior Transmission Permitting Specialist

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $130K/yr

6+ years exp

AECOM is a global infrastructure consulting firm dedicated to delivering a better world. They are seeking a Senior Transmission Permitting Specialist to focus on the assessment and permitting of power transmission systems, ensuring compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and managing projects related to renewable energy and other energy facilities.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingEnergyGovernmentInformation Technology

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Manages portfolio of clients with multiple projects

Responsible for delivering revenues assigned from specific clients as a result of repeat business caused by flawless execution of projects

Responsible for leading and participating in key pursuits and wins for the team, office and region

Consistently delivers profit margins planned

Consistently completes project without write-downs or multiplier erosion

Typically manages projects involving RTF (Risk Triggering Factors)

Supports and mentors team members with multiple projects or programs assignments

Qualification

NEPA complianceEnvironmental impact analysisPermitting for transmission linesTexas state requirementsStaff managementClient relationship buildingLeadership in proposalsInterdisciplinary project managementPublic engagement processesMentoring staff

Required

Bachelor's degree in environmental science, biology, environmental planning, natural/biological resource management or other related field experience

6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in successfully managing permitting and environmental impact analysis documents and associated technical studies and oversight on high voltage electric transmission lines, renewables and other linear infrastructure

Position requires that the candidate must be able to travel for agency/client meetings as well as field work kick-off and auditing as required

Valid U.S Driver's license is required for this role

Due to the nature of this work, U.S. Citizenship is required

Preferred

Master's degree in relevant field

10+ years of work experience in successfully managing permitting and environmental impact analysis documents and associated technical studies and oversight on high voltage electric transmission lines, renewables and other linear infrastructure

Knowledge of Texas and other state requirements and related experience with transportation, renewables, and power projects

Successful staff management experience

NEPA compliance, Endangered Species Act (ESA) compliance, and Clean Water Act (CWA) permitting

Knowledge of Texas and other state PUC requirements and related experience with wind and solar siting, transmission line routing, and preparing PUC applications. Knowledge of and experience with expert witness testimony a plus

Strong, current and recent experience with agencies (local, state, and federal), electric transmission service providers, utilities and other energy companies, transportation entities, and oil and gas companies

Demonstrated leadership in proposal development and successful pursuit of competitive bids

Experience with environmental permitting, NEPA, relevant environmental regulations and processes, and the associated public engagement processes

Experience mentoring staff

Demonstrated ability to manage complex interdisciplinary environmental planning projects, including client interaction, schedule and budget controls, and invoicing

Strong experience with client relationship building and leading and delivering environmental permitting services, including ability to manage projects, interdisciplinary teams, and workload, as well as interface with clients

Established agency and client relationships with ability to market and win work successfully and effectively for the team, office and region as related to the energy, electric transmission, utility, and other industrial sectors (e.g., mining, high-tech) as well as transportation

Experience working in a fast-paced consulting environment, managing and mentoring staff

High degree of self-motivation and the ability to work independently with limited supervision, as well as in a collaborative team environment