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About the Role
The role is responsible for siting activities for multi-million-dollar electric transmission line and substation projects. Projects can range from small scale to hundreds of miles in length, traversing multiple states. A successful candidate will understand the full range of issues related to the successful siting and routing of a transmission project and will be accountable for making sound recommendations and decisions. Areas of expertise include environmental (cultural, natural and visual resource assessment), utility corridor siting (utility regulatory requirements, stakeholder interaction, and permitting requirements) and project management.
Responsibilities
- Ensure transmission siting activities comply with company policies, practices, standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Organize siting studies and route selection to meet in-service dates and ensure compliance.
- Oversee outsourcing for siting and regulatory approvals of transmission lines and substations.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary project team to identify buildable, cost-effective routes with minimal environmental impact.
- Assist in preparing environmental assessments and siting studies for transmission facility projects.
- Coordinate regulatory and local zoning applications, including writing, exhibits, testimony, and schedules.
- Develop and monitor schedules for siting tasks, managing risks and cost estimates.
- Participate in stakeholder meetings and public open houses.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field.
- 2-4 years of industry-related experience and/or education with at least two years of direct siting experience preferred (for SG6).
- 4-6 years of industry-related experience and/or education with at least two years of direct siting experience preferred (for Senior SG7).
- Minimum of 6-8 years of total industry experience; 4-6 years of experience as a Transmission Line Siting Specialist Sr or equivalent preferred (for Principal SG8).
- Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, and Microsoft Office computer applications is desired.
- Excellent written, organizational, presentation, oral communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to handle multiple projects and assignments.
- Ability to travel 25-30% of the time.
- Ability to rent a vehicle and drive 3-6 hours at a time for site visits, landowner meetings, or open houses.
- Willingness to work extended hours to meet requirements and schedules.
- Ability to travel overnight for field work.
- Ability to adhere to safety procedures.
- Ability to hike or walk 1-3 miles on occasion.
Skills
- Environmental resource assessment
- Utility corridor siting
- Utility regulatory requirements
- Stakeholder interaction
- Permitting requirements
- Project management
- ESRI ArcGIS
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Office
- Written communication
- Organizational skills
- Presentation skills
- Oral communication
- Time management
Location
- American Electric Power (On-Site)
Work Type
- On-Site
Experience Level
- 2-4 years
- 4-6 years
- 6-8 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree
Salary/Compensations
- $74,551.00 - $128,688.00
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
About the Company
- At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!
Equal Opportunity
- American Electric Power (AEP) provides Equal Employment Opportunity in all respects of the employer-employee relationship including recruiting, hiring, upgrading and promotion, conditions and privileges of employment, company sponsored training programs, educational assistance, social and recreational programs, compensation, benefits, transfers, discipline, layoffs and termination of employment to all employees and applicants without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, veteran or military status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. When required by law, we might record certain information or applicants for employment may be invited to voluntarily disclose protected characteristics.