Geosyntec Consultants

Senior Electric Transmission Specialist

Geosyntec Consultants • $110K — $130K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of direct experience in environmental permitting and planning for energy projects
  • Detailed understanding of application processes for electric transmission lines in key states
  • Established relationships with utility siting/routing specialists
  • Experience in public witness testimony and contract negotiations
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Experience working with multi-disciplinary project teams

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a subject matter expert in siting and environmental permitting
  • Facilitate public involvement programs and participate in community meetings
  • Manage routing/siting studies and state filings
  • Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams, including engineers and environmental specialists
  • Mentor junior staff for professional development
  • Travel to project sites and client offices as required

Benefits

  • Flexible work schedule with hybrid or fully remote options
  • Opportunity to lead and influence innovative projects
  • Exposure to a diverse client base, including industrial and governmental entities
  • Chance to mentor and grow junior team members
  • Involvement in high-impact decision-making processes
Full Job Description
Overview

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Electric Transmission Specialist to establish and grow our electrical transmission line practice. This position will support our Philadelphia, PA, and the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule or fully remote from your home-office in Newport, KY is available at the discretion of the Company. This position is well-suited for a talented, highly experienced individual who is interested in being a leader and contributing to innovative and challenging projects, including the financial and technical evaluation, design, permitting, and construction stages. Our client base includes a diverse mix of industrial, institutional and governmental clients.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Serve as a siting and environmental permitting subject matter expert.
  • Work with clients for public involvement programs; attend and participate in open houses, public meetings, and public hearings.
  • Managing and directing routing/siting studies, analyses, and associated reports and state filings.
  • Work collaboratively across the firm with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, permitting and environmental specialists, and real estate experts.
  • Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
  • Drive personal, company, and rental vehicles to client or company project or office sites, and other business locations, as needed.


Skills, Experience and Qualifications

  • At least 8 years (10+ preferred) of direct experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects, for a variety of energy-related projects; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
  • Detailed understanding of Virginia State Corporation Commission application processes for electric transmission lines (preferred), North Carolina Public Utilities Commission, Ohio Power Siting Board, or Kentucky Public Utilities Commission.
  • Positive relationships with siting/routing or permitting specialists in utility organizations. (preferred)
  • Experience with public witness testimony and contract negotiations (preferred)
  • Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, strong written and verbal communication skills; Excellent leadership skills. (required)
  • Ability to succeed in a fast-paced consulting environment, handling multiple project assignments, meeting strict deadlines, and traveling to client facilities as needed. (required)
  • Experience with multi-disciplinary project teams. (required)
  • Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

About Geosyntec Consultants

Geosyntec Consultants is an environmental consulting and engineering firm founded in 1983. The company provides consulting, engineering, and project management services to clients in the environmental, energy, and infrastructure markets. Geosyntec has more than 80 offices in the United States, Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom. The company's services include environmental due diligence, site assessment and remediation, water resources management, and waste management. Geosyntec has worked on projects for clients in the oil and gas, mining, chemical, and manufacturing industries. The company is headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia.
Learn more about Geosyntec Consultants
Size
1,200 employees
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$20 million
Founded
1983
5 Year Trend
+10%
Revenue
$180 million
* Ladders Estimates

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