Puget Sound Energy · 3 weeks ago
Consulting Municipal Land Planner
Bellevue, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$108K/yr - $180K/yr
10+ years expPuget Sound Energy is looking to grow their community with talented individuals. They are seeking a Consulting Municipal Land Planner to lead land planning strategies for complex regulatory acquisitions of critical energy infrastructure and provide guidance on regulatory objectives.
Utilities
Responsibilities
Works independently to perform complex permitting functions in support of PSE's most significant, high profile projects
Provides expert policy and strategy recommendations on regional land use issues across PSE's service territory
May lead cross-department and cross-business unit projects to solve complex business issues and/or improve land use-related processes and policies
Mentors, guides and trains other Land Planners
Develops blanket contracts and manages consultant resources for overflow work
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Urban/Land Planning, Natural Sciences or related field and 10 years direct land planning experience or equivalent combination of education and/or relevant work experience
Expert knowledge of land use procedures and processes at the local, state and federal levels
Strong understanding of municipal political processes and structures
Excellent customer service skills including the proven ability to manage customer expectations and guide jurisdictional staff through the application of regulatory requirements as they relate to critical utility infrastructure
Demonstrated ability to successfully lead projects involving multiple stakeholders in a charged environment
Excellent time management and organizational skills with attention to detail
Ability to read and understand company construction drawings
Experience utilizing MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Preferred
Masters of Science degree in Land Planning
Significant experience in energy utility regulatory negotiations
License or certification in wetland science, geology, or other environmental disciplines
American Planning Associations AICP certification
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent daycare
Employee assistance program (EAP)
401(k) investment option
Cash balance retirement plan
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Paid Holidays
Company
Puget Sound Energy
Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is Washington state’s oldest local energy company.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Wade Smith
EVP & COO
Lorna Luebbe
General Counsel/Senior Vice President/Chief Sustainability Officer
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