Routing & Siting Specialist

Merjent, Inc. (Merjent) is seeking an experienced Routing & Siting Specialist to support the planning, routing, permitting, and regulatory approval of electric transmission projects throughout Wisconsin and the Midwest.

This position will play a key role in helping utility clients evaluate transmission corridors, develop defensible route alternatives, prepare regulatory applications, and navigate complex siting proceedings. The ideal candidate will bring direct experience with Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC) transmission siting and routing processes, including Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) and Certificate of Authority (CA) proceedings, and understand how engineering, environmental, land, community, and regulatory considerations come together in the development of a successful transmission project.

We are particularly interested in candidates who have at least ten years of direct experience in the Power Sector and a minimum of three years leading routing and siting activities, including developing or leading the regulatory record, expert testimony, data requests, technical exhibits, public engagement and contested-case proceedings associated with major transmission projects.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible opportunity that can be based anywhere in the Midwest, with preference given to candidates located in Wisconsin. The anticipated annual salary for this position is between $145,300 and $183,400 annually, depending upon qualifications and experience. This position is also bonus eligible.

Merjent is a medium-sized consulting company dedicated to creating an environment where both people and projects succeed. Merjent has staff located across the United States who may choose a remote, in-office, or hybrid work arrangement. All full-time employees enjoy a generous paid vacation package, pro-rated according to start date. In addition, employees receive 10 paid holidays and competitive benefits and compensation packages.

Merjent supports annual career-related training for employees to become or continue as leaders in their field of expertise. Merjent facilitates organic growth within the company and encourages employees to bring their ideas forward to grow existing and create new service lines within and beyond the currently served sectors of energy, mining, transportation, manufacturing and construction, land development industries, and government.

Merjent also invests in its company culture by supporting travel for remote employees to attend in-person team meetings and all-staff events.

The Merjent difference is real – it's based on a commitment to our values, which guide us in how we work with clients and each other. Our commitment to quality and professional integrity encompasses everything we do. We are proud of our reputation for delivering quality work and building long-term, trusting relationships with our clients and with regulatory agencies.

• Lead routing and siting studies, including developing an internal team, for electric transmission lines and associated facilities in Wisconsin and throughout the Midwest.
• Develop and evaluate route alternatives considering environmental, engineering, constructability, land use, community, cost, permitting, and other regulatory factors.
• Support preparation of applications and supporting documentation for Wisconsin PSC CPCN and CA proceedings.
• Coordinate with environmental, engineering, GIS, land, public involvement, and regulatory specialists to develop technically sound and defensible routing recommendations.
• Prepare or contribute to route alternatives analyses, regulatory applications, technical reports, exhibits, maps, and supporting documentation.
• Develop technical positions and documentation capable of supporting the project through regulatory review and contested proceedings.
• Prepare and support expert written and oral testimony, including exhibits and responses to discovery or data requests.
• Assist project witnesses with testimony preparation, technical review, and hearing preparation.
• Respond to questions and information requests from regulatory agencies, intervenors, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Participate in meetings with utilities, regulators, local governments, landowners, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify routing and permitting risks early in project development and help clients develop strategies to address those risks.
• Provide senior-level quality review of routing, siting, and…