Transmission Line Siting Specialist Senior-Principal-Staff

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    "jobDescription": "<p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Job Posting End Date</b></p>06-16-2026<p style=\"text-align:left\">Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.</p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Job Summary </b></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p>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. 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Excellent written, organizational, presentation, oral communication, and time management skills.</li><li>The ability to handle multiple projects and assignments is critical.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Transmission Line Siting Specialist Principal SG8</b></p><p><i>Education:</i></p><ul><li>Bachelor&#39;s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field.</li></ul><p></p><p><i>Experience:</i></p><ul><li>Minimum of either eight to ten (8 -10) years&#39; total industry experience;  four to six (4-6) years&#39; experience as a Transmission Line Siting Specialist Sr or equivalent is preferred.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Transmission Line Siting Specialist Staff SG9</b></p><p><i>Education:</i></p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field.</li></ul><p><i>Experience:</i></p><ul><li>Minimum of 18&#43; years&#39; total industry experience, directly in transmission siting or related field.  </li></ul><p><i>Licenses/Certifications: </i></p><ul><li>Professional licenses and memberships encouraged.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Additional Requirements (Preferred Qualifications)</b></p><ul><li>Excellent written, organizational, presentation, oral communication, and time management skills.</li><li>The ability and comfortability to present to senior leadership on complex siting issues and lead a team to a successful solution.</li><li>The ability to handle multiple projects and assignments is critical.</li><li>Extensive knowledge in siting of transmission lines required. Possess leadership skills and experience mentoring and supervising staff.</li><li>Deep understanding of the utility industry and complexities of linear infrastructure planning.</li></ul><p><i>In addition: </i></p><ul><li>Travel requirements are expected 25-30% of the time. </li><li>Must have a valid driver&#39;s license, the ability to rent a vehicle, and the ability to drive 3 - 6 hours at time to attend site visits, meet with landowners, or participate in open houses and stakeholder meetings. </li><li>Overnight travel to facilities and projects (field work) is required.</li><li>Position requires travel and exposure to situations which require knowledge, understanding, and adherence to applicable safety procedures, and ability to hike or walk one to three miles on occasion</li><li>May require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks to meet requirements and schedules.</li><li></li></ul><p><b>Where you’ll work:</b></p><p>This role sits on site in New Albany, Ohio</p><p></p><p><b>What you’ll get: </b></p><p><span>Transmission Line Siting Specialist Senior SG7($</span><span>$87,633-$109,544)</span></p><p><span>Transmission Line Siting Specialist Principal SG8(</span>$98,993-$128,689)</p><p><span>Transmission Line Siting Specialist Staff SG9($</span><span>$116,255-$151,132)</span></p><p></p><p><b>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.</b></p><p></p><p><b>Where Putting the Customer First Powers Everything We Do<br /><br />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&#39;re passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!</b></p><p></p><p><b>American Electric Power (On-Site)</b></p><p><b>$87K- $151K / Year  </b></p><p><b>#LI-Onsite</b></p><p><b>#AEPCareers</b></p><p><b>#transmissionlinesiting</b></p><p></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Compensation Data</b></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Compensation Grade:</b></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p>SP20-007<p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Compensation Range:</b></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p>$87,633.00 - $151,132.50<p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><span>The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) 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. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  </span></p><p style=\"text-align:inherit\"></p><p style=\"text-align:left\"><b>Hear about it first!</b>   Get job alerts by email.  Log in to your Candidate Home Account today!  If you don&#39;t have an account, you can create one.</p>It is hereby reaffirmed that it is the policy of American Electric Power (AEP) to provide 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.",
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