Electric Transmission Environmental & Siting Specialist (Texas/Oklahoma)

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Your future begins here! BGE, Inc. is a nationwide civil engineering consulting firm offering diverse career opportunities in a wide range of disciplines for public and private infrastructure projects. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, professional career resources, and highly competitive work-life balance programs, including personal-time allowances, dependent care, and flexible Fridays.

In addition, BGE provides unlimited sick leave, floating holidays, and robust career growth guidance, including organization-wide leadership and mentorship programs to help you build connections and shape your career. BGE goes beyond competitive benefits to attract and retain the best in an environment that inspires excellence.

BGE, Inc. is a nationwide engineering consulting firm that provides services in civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, construction management and environmental services for public and private clients. Our employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package to include outstanding health care, generous 401(k) match, career mapping and highly competitive time away from work programs to include dependent care and flexible Fridays.

BGE is seeking an experienced Electric Transmission Environmental & Siting Specialist to support the planning, development, permitting, and execution of electric transmission and utility infrastructure projects. This position plays a critical role in evaluating routing alternatives, coordinating environmental reviews, supporting permitting efforts, and guiding projects through regulatory approval processes.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of electric transmission development, environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, stakeholder engagement, and utility infrastructure planning. Working closely with engineering, environmental, GIS, right-of-way, and client teams, this individual will help deliver successful projects that balance technical, environmental, regulatory, and community considerations.

Responsibilities

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→Lead and support electric transmission routing and siting studies for utility, renewable energy, and infrastructure projects.
→Evaluate routing alternatives using environmental, engineering, land use, stakeholder, and regulatory considerations.
→Coordinate environmental reviews, permitting activities, and regulatory approvals for transmission and utility infrastructure projects.
→Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining quality, schedule, budget, and client expectations.
→Collaborate with engineering, environmental, GIS, cultural resources, biological resources, right-of-way, and public involvement teams throughout all phases of project development.
→Conduct corridor analyses, route selection studies, environmental constraint evaluations, and feasibility assessments.
→Prepare, review, and manage technical reports, siting studies, permit applications, environmental documentation, and regulatory filings.
→Interface with federal, state, and local agencies regarding environmental permitting and project approvals.
→Support stakeholder engagement, public outreach efforts, agency coordination meetings, and landowner interactions.
→Provide technical guidance regarding environmental compliance, permitting requirements, and regulatory processes.
→Perform environmental research, field investigations, resource evaluations, and data collection activities as needed.
→Review environmental reports and permitting documents to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
→Assist clients with permitting strategy, right-of-way coordination, environmental compliance, and project development needs.
→Mentor junior staff and contribute to the continued growth of BGE's Environmental Services practice.
→Support business development efforts by assisting with proposals, presentations, and client relationship management.
→Present technical findings and recommendations to clients, agencies, and project stakeholders.
→Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, Wildlife Management, Geography, Planning, Natural Resources, Engineering, or a related field.
5+ years of experience supporting electric transmission, utility, renewable energy, or linear infrastructure projects.
Experience conducting or supporting transmission routing and siting studies.
Knowledge of environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and utility project development processes.
Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and managing project schedules and deliverables.
Strong understanding of environmental constraints, land use considerations, and permitting requirements associated with transmission infrastructure projects.
Excellent technical writing, communication, and analytical skills.
Effective project management and organizational abilities.
Ability to manage multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Experience with electric transmission project development and planning.
Knowledge of NEPA, environmental review processes, and permitting requirements.
Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy or transmission infrastructure projects.
Familiarity with public utility commission processes and regulatory approvals.
Experience with agency coordination, stakeholder engagement, and public involvement efforts.
Knowledge of right-of-way acquisition, easement coordination, and landowner outreach.
Experience using GIS, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, or other geospatial analysis tools.
Existing relationships within the electric utility, energy, environmental consulting, or infrastructure industries.
Project management experience leading complex infrastructure projects.