Job Posting End Date
02-08-2025Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date
Job Summary
This position is a key resource with systemwide responsibilities for siting AEP Transmission projects, organizational management, and implementing best practices. Responsible for coordinating the siting efforts and activities of AEP Transmission. This position reports to the Director, Siting and Project Outreach. responsible for supporting Systemwide siting efforts, building/maintaining relationships with federal/state/local environmental community, supervision of region siting team members, and providing regulatory support, including testimony, as a Transmission siting witness for regulatory proceedings. Works closely with leadership in Project Management, Line and Station Engineering, Right of Way, Environmental Services, Project Outreach and Operating Companies to implement best practices and to improve success in siting transmission projects. Interfaces with or supports interaction with internal groups and external audiences including individual customers, siting authorities, state and local agencies.Job Description
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Engages in the development of strategies and best practices AEP Transmission's business objectives and achieve line routing success.Develops policies, practices and standards of the Company for siting and ensures projects are performed in accordance with the regulations and procedures as required by federal, state or local regulatory agencies. Provide testimony to federal, state, local regulatory agencies when necessary.Provide oversight of outsourcing activities related to siting/environmental/permitting.Collaborate closely with Environmental Services, Project Management, Outreach, and Right of Way, and Engineering on all aspects of projects. Manage the development of siting proposals for competitive projects.Foster strategic relationships and initiatives that demonstrate AEP's values when interfacing with internal and external parties concerning siting practices.Manage project siting specialists and project workflow systemwide for competitive and non-competitive projects.Foster AEP's values and culture as part of regular interactions with various internal and external stakeholders.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, landscape architecture, planning, environmental science or related field.
Experience:
Minimum of eight years of experience in siting, operations, engineering, environmental or field utility experience; or minimum of five experience as a Transmission Line siting specialist professional or equivalent position.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Salary Range:
Transmission Line Siting Manager(Grade 10)
$132,562- $160,000
Compensation Data
Compensation Grade:
SP20-010Compensation Range:
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