Transmission Line Siting Specialist-Senior

Transmission Line Siting Specialist

This role is responsible for coordinating the siting; environmental studies and permitting execution 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. Understand the full range of issues related to the successful siting and permitting of a transmission project and will be accountable for making sound recommendations and decisions.

Areas of required expertise include environmental (cultural, natural and visual resource assessment), utility corridor siting (utility regulatory requirements, stakeholder interaction, and permitting requirements) and project management.

What You'll Do:

• Ensure that transmission siting activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices and standards of the Company and regulations and procedures as required by federal, state or local regulatory agencies.
• Oversee the oversight of outsourcing related to siting and regulatory approvals of transmission lines and substations.
• Work interdependently with a multidisciplinary project team to identify buildable, cost-effective routes and facilities which minimize environmental impacts. Liaison with other key team members.
• Prepare and provide technical edit for complex environmental assessments and siting studies (written documentation) for transmission facility projects.
• Prepare formal regulatory and local zoning applications.
• Develop and monitor schedules to complete siting tasks and manage identified risks and cost estimates.
• Participate and have previous experience in stakeholder meetings and public open houses. Supports preparing testimony and ability to testify before federal, state, and local agencies concerning transmission routing and substation siting.
• Ability to work autonomously and mentor younger team members.
• Improve regional standardization and siting process development

Where you'll work:

This role sits on site in Roanoke, Virginia

What you'll get:

Transmission Line Siting Specialist SG6($74,551-$93,188)

Transmission Line Siting Specialist Senior SG7($87,633-$109,544)

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do 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!

Compensation Data

Compensation Grade: SP20-006

Compensation Range: $74,551.00 - $

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work:
Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.