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Senior Environmental Planner - Transmission

Detroit, MI, us💼 Full-time🗓 2026-07-31 → 2026-10-01

Core

Lead environmental planning, compliance, and permitting for energy infrastructure projects including transmission, grid modernization, and renewable energy developments.

Role type

Senior Environmental Planner (Transmission & Energy Permitting)

Builds

Environmental documents, permitting applications, and regulatory filings for energy developers and utilities.

Domain

Energy infrastructure, environmental regulation, and utility permitting

Required skills

environmental planning, state utility permitting, NEPA documentation, project management, client relationship management, team leadership, proposal development, regulatory analysis

Preferred skills

multi-jurisdictional permitting strategy, agency negotiation, expert witness testimony, business development, complex program management

Technologies

MISO, PJM, SPP regions

Responsibilities

Lead environmental planning and compliance efforts for energy infrastructure projects; manage early-stage due diligence for siting; provide project management for mid- to large-sized projects; contribute to marketing and business development; mentor and develop junior and mid-level staff.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities

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