Senior Transmission Environmental Permitting Specialist

About the Role

• Manage a portfolio of multiple client projects. • Deliver assigned revenue through flawless project execution and repeat business. • Lead and participate in key pursuits and wins for the team, office, and region. • Achieve planned profit margins and complete projects without write‑downs or multiplier erosion. • Oversee projects involving Risk Triggering Factors (RTF). • Support and mentor team members across multiple projects or program assignments.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸project management
• ▸project execution
• ▸business development
• ▸profit management
• ▸risk management
• ▸team mentoring

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced Senior Transmission Permitting Specialist for our Environmental Permitting & Planning team. The hybrid role, based in Dallas, Austin, Houston or Baton Rouge, focuses on NEPA‑compliant assessment and permitting of power transmission systems for renewable energy, transportation and other energy facilities, and will drive business growth in Texas. • Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field (Master’s preferred). • Minimum 6 years (10+ years preferred) experience managing permitting and environmental impact analysis for high‑voltage transmission, renewables, or linear infrastructure. • Ability to travel for agency/client meetings, field kick‑offs and audits; valid U.S. driver’s license; U.S. citizenship required. • Knowledge of Texas and other state requirements, PUC processes, and wind/solar siting. • Expertise in NEPA, ESA, CWA permitting and related regulatory compliance. • Proven staff management, proposal development, and competitive bid success. • Strong relationships with agencies, utilities, transportation and energy companies. • Experience mentoring staff and leading complex interdisciplinary projects.

Requirements

• ▸bachelor's
• ▸nepa
• ▸permitting
• ▸transmission
• ▸puc
• ▸management

Benefits

You will join AECOM’s Environment Business Line, a world‑class environmental firm with an extensive internal technical practice network that supports continuous learning and innovation. Through our Freedom to Grow initiative we respect and encourage each employee’s pathway to excellence. AECOM offers comprehensive benefits—including health, dental, vision, life, disability, paid time off, flexible work options, retirement savings and employee stock purchase plans—while fostering a collaborative, inclusive workplace where you can work on groundbreaking local and global projects. • Medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, and disability insurance. • Paid time off, leaves of absence, flexible work options, and voluntary benefits. • Employee assistance program, wellness resources, and business travel insurance. • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. • Service recognition awards and access to cutting‑edge technology and training programs.

Work Environment

Hybrid