Transmission Line Siting Specialist Principal

Job Posting End Date

11-16-2025

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

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. Siting specialist will work in designated regions and states, based on location.

Job Description

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!

What you'll d

•    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 and provide quality reviews.
• 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.

What We're Looking For:

Transmission Line Siting Specialist Principal(Gr-008)

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field.

Experience:

Minimum of either eight to ten (8 -10) years' total industry experience;  four to six (4-6) years' experience as a Transmission Line Siting Specialist Sr or equivalent is preferred.

Transmission Line Siting Specialist Staff(Gr-009)_

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Land Use Planning, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related field.

Experience:

Minimum of 18+ years' total industry experience, directly in transmission siting or related field.  

Licenses/Certifications: Professional licenses and memberships encouraged.

Additional Requirements (Preferred Qualifications)

Excellent written, organizational, presentation, oral communication, and time management skills. The ability and comfortability to present to senior leadership on complex siting issues and lead a team to a successful solution. The ability to handle multiple projects and assignments is critical. Extensive knowledge in siting of transmission lines required. Possess leadership skills and experience mentoring and supervising staff. Deep understanding of the utility industry and complexities of linear infrastructure planning.

Travel requirements are expected 25-30% of the time.  Must have a valid driver'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. 

• May require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks to meet requirements and schedules.
• Overnight travel to facilities and projects (field work) is required.
• 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

What you'll get:

• Transmission Line Siting Specialist Principal(Grade -8) - $96,000 - $125,000

• Transmission Line Siting Specialist Staff (Grade 9) - $112,869 - $146,730

Where You'll Work

On-Site in New Albany OH, Tulsa OK, Roanoke, VA or Tulsa,OK

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:

SP20-008

Compensation Range:

$96,110.00-124,940.00 USD

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.  

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