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About the Role

AECOM seeks a Senior Transmission Line Permitting Specialist for its Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) team in Texas. This hybrid role involves leading project teams, preparing environmental documents, and supporting permitting and entitlement work for energy infrastructure projects, including transmission, grid modernization, and renewable energy developments. The role also requires client relationship management, business development, and mentoring staff.

Responsibilities

Lead environmental planning and compliance efforts for energy infrastructure projects, including NEPA documentation and technical studies.
Coordinate with state utility regulatory agencies to support transmission siting, routing, and permitting approvals.
Manage early-stage due diligence for siting energy projects and associated infrastructure.
Provide project management for mid- to large-sized projects, including schedule, budget, invoicing, and coordination.
Work on environmental documents and entitlements for high-profile infrastructure projects, with an emphasis on the energy sector.
Support projects across Texas and other U.S. markets.
Contribute to marketing and business development, proposal preparation, and cost estimating.
Provide leadership in mentoring personnel, including reviewing their work and offering feedback.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in environmental planning or a related field.
6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency in electric transmission and renewable energy through preparing PUC and/or NEPA documents, routing and siting analysis, critical issues analysis, land use entitlement applications, and/or overseeing multi-disciplinary technical teams for resource technical studies and permitting.
Ability to travel for agency/client meetings as needed.
A valid U.S. Driver's license is required.
U.S. Citizenship is required.

Skills

NEPA documentation
PUC/PSC coordination
Transmission siting and routing
Project management
Client relationship management
Business development
Proposal development
Staff mentoring

Location

Houston, TX
Dallas, TX
Austin, TX

Work Type

Hybrid

Experience Level

Senior
10+ years of experience preferred

Education Level

Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

USD 100000.00 - USD 135000.00 - yearly

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits
Paid time off and leaves of absences
Voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources
Employee assistance program
Business travel insurance
Service recognition awards
Retirement savings plan
Employee stock purchase plan

About the Company

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering a better world by improving commutes, providing access to clean water, and transforming skylines.
AECOM is a global team of over 50,000 professionals dedicated to solving complex challenges and building legacies for future generations.
AECOM's Environment Business Line is an industry-leading, world-class environmental firm known for award-winning technical excellence, leading-edge science, and innovative project delivery.
AECOM provides sustainable solutions for challenging environmental issues across various market sectors and geographies.
AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm with revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025.
AECOM offers a global team environment that champions growth and career ambitions, with opportunities to work on groundbreaking projects and utilize cutting-edge technology.

Equal Opportunity

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, AECOM believes in your potential and is here to help you achieve it.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.