PPL Corporation · 7 hours ago
Siting Specialist/Sr Siting Specialist/Lead Siting Specialist
Allentown, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level, Lead/Staff
3+ years expPPL Corporation is one of the largest investor-owned utility companies in the United States, focused on creating sustainable value for customers and communities. The Siting Specialist/Sr Siting Specialist/Lead Siting Specialist is responsible for overseeing the siting of new lines and substations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal processes while coordinating with various stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Coordinate with both internal resources and contract companies to conduct siting studies evaluate alternatives and select preferred routes/sites using decision analysis and problem solving techniques
Oversee, and manage external siting contract companies to satisfy regulatory, environmental, and community relation issues related to new or re-built transmission lines and substations
Be accountable to ensure PPL's process, procedures and policies are being followed and scope, schedule, and budget are met for assigned projects whether siting activities are performed internally or by contractors
Problem solves and reduces or eliminates siting risks
Perform consistency reviews on siting applications prepared by others or prepare siting applications for PUC submission
Coordinate and attend public interface meetings, often held in the evenings
Work with Right-of-Way on land acquisition requirements to resolve negotiation issues with property owners
Interface with governmental agencies, municipalities, and customers
Participate in storm restoration efforts as assigned in designated areas
Be the subject matter expert in siting; coordinate with contract companies to evaluate alternatives and select preferred routes/sites using decision analysis and problem solving techniques
Work with siting contract companies to ensure PPLs process, procedures and policies are being met and ensure the projects are on target for scope, schedule, and budget
Problem solves and reduces or eliminates siting risks
Review and QC siting applications for PUC submission
Attend public interface meetings, often held in the evenings
Work with Right-of-Way on land acquisition requirements to resolve negotiation issues with property owners
Interface with governmental agencies, municipalities, and customers
Participate in storm restoration efforts as assigned in designated areas
Qualification
Required
Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or similar 2-year degree with 2 years experience
A minimum of 3 years of utility/environmental experience in the areas of siting, permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessment, or engineering
Basic knowledge of PUC regulations, utility, environmental or real estate terminology, practices and methods
Interpersonal skills including communication, negotiation, presentation, conducting effective meetings, team facilitation or management with demonstrated diplomacy/tact
Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or similar 2-year degree with 2 years experience
A minimum of 5 years of utility/environmental experience in the areas of siting, permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessment, or engineering
Basic knowledge of PUC regulations, utility, environmental or real estate terminology, practices and methods
Interpersonal skills including communication, negotiation, presentation, conducting effective meetings, team facilitation or management with demonstrated diplomacy/tact
Bachelor Degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, or similar 2-year degree with 2 years experience
A minimum of 7 years of utility/environmental experience in the areas of siting, permitting, regulatory compliance, environmental impact assessment, or engineering
Basic knowledge of PUC regulations, utility, environmental or real estate terminology, practices and methods
Interpersonal skills including communication, negotiation, presentation, conducting effective meetings, team facilitation or management with demonstrated diplomacy/tact
Company
PPL Corporation
PPL Corporation’s family of companies provide electricity and natural gas to power our customers’ lives.
5001-10000 employees
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