Job Title: Transmission Line Siting Specialist Location: Roanoke, VA Duration: 12 Months Job Type: Contract Work Type: Hybrid Client : Direct Description: This role is responsible for coordinating the siting studies for electric transmission line and substation projects and securing local zoning and state regulatory approvals. Projects can range from site scale to hundreds of miles in length. The objective is to avoid or minimize impacts while balancing engineering and construction requirements and make defensible decisions. The candidate will have knowledge in land use planning and the ability to interact and present to the public and local officials. The ability to read topographic maps and manage multiple projects is also required. Written, organizational, presentation, and oral communication skills are critical. Engineering and construction knowledge are beneficial. Additional Requirements: May require extended hours to accomplish assigned tasks to meet requirements and schedules. Some overnight travel to facilities and projects (field work) is required periodically. Position requires some travel and exposure to situations which require knowledge, understanding, and adherence to applicable safety procedures, and ability to hike one to three miles in rugged terrain. Approximately 20 to 30% of travel time is associated with this position. Position is hybrid (in the office on M, T, W). Related experience is preferred, but entry-level candidates will be considered with the aptitude and desire to learn about transmission line routing. Job Types: Contract, Full-time Pay: $35.24 - $38.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Education: Associate (Preferred) Experience: Transmission Line Siting Specialist: 5 years (Preferred) siting studies for electric transmission line: 5 years (Preferred) substation projects and securing local zoning: 5 years (Preferred) land use planning: 5 years (Preferred) read topographic maps: 5 years (Preferred) transmission line routing: 5 years (Preferred) balancing engineering and construction requirements: 5 years (Preferred) interacting and presenting to the public: 5 years (Preferred) communicate complex technical information: 5 years (Preferred) manage multiple transmission line siting projects: 5 years (Preferred) transmission line siting projects: 5 years (Preferred) Work Location: In person
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