Siting, Routing & Permitting Lead

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Siting, Routing & Permitting Lead to join our team remotely.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Purpose

Responsible for leading siting, routing, permitting, and licensing efforts for electric transmission and generation projects. This position provides technical leadership, project management, client engagement, and cross-functional coordination to support the successful delivery of energy infrastructure projects. The role works collaboratively with civil, environmental, and electrical professionals to advance projects from early routing studies through permit acquisition while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and Bowman quality standards.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Direction

• Provide technical leadership for routing, siting, permitting, and licensing activities on electric transmission and generation projects.

• Mentor and support junior staff, promoting professional development and knowledge sharing within the siting and routing discipline.

• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate efforts across civil, environmental, and electrical disciplines.

• Support workforce planning, project staffing, and resource allocation to meet project objectives.

• Contribute to the growth and development of Bowman’s energy practice through technical expertise and industry engagement.

• Represent Bowman in client meetings, regulatory proceedings, industry events, and professional organizations.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and deliverables for multiple concurrent projects.

• Support business development efforts by preparing proposals, cost estimates, and technical approaches for prospective projects.

• Coordinate with Bowman offices and business units nationwide to deliver integrated solutions and maintain client satisfaction.

• Perform quality assurance and quality control reviews of technical work products and ensure compliance with company standards and client requirements.

• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies related to regulatory, permitting, and stakeholder concerns.

• Foster and maintain strong relationships with clients, regulatory agencies, utilities, developers, and project stakeholders.

Do the Work

• Lead routing and siting studies, including alternatives analysis, corridor evaluation, and technical reporting.

• Manage permitting and licensing efforts, including development of permitting strategies and preparation of permit application packages.

• Support preparation of utility applications, including Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) and comparable state siting approvals.

• Coordinate agency consultations, regulatory filings, public outreach activities, stakeholder meetings, and public hearings.

• Review technical studies, environmental documentation, GIS-based analyses, and project deliverables.

• Provide technical expertise related to regulatory compliance and permitting requirements for electric transmission and generation projects.

• Monitor project performance and communicate status, challenges, and recommendations to clients and internal stakeholders.

Success Metrics and Competencies

• Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

• Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

• Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

• Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.

• Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.

• Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

• Data analysis and interpretation skills.

• Successfully delivers projects on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations.

• Demonstrates expertise in electric transmission and generation siting, routing, permitting, and licensing requirements.

• Builds and maintains strong client relationships that contribute to repeat business and growth opportunities.

• Effectively manages multiple projects and priorities while maintaining a high level of quality.

• Exhibits strong leadership, collaboration, and team development skills.

• Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking, and problem-solving capabilities.

• Communicates effectively with clients, agencies, stakeholders, and internal teams.

• Maintains a commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and regulatory awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Natural Resources, Geography, Environmental Studies, or a related field required.

• Master's degree in a related discipline preferred.

• Eight or more (8 +) years of experience in electric transmission and/or generation siting, routing, permitting, licensing, and utility applications required.

• Demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, and budget.

• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary project teams and working in a client-facing capacity.

• Strong understanding of state and federal permitting processes and regulatory frameworks affecting energy infrastructure projects.

• Experience preparing CPCN applications or equivalent state siting certificates preferred.

• Experience providing expert witness testimony before utility commissions or siting boards preferred.

• Experience facilitating agency coordination, stakeholder engagement, and public meetings preferred.

• Proficiency with GIS and spatial analysis tools preferred.

• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and effectively within remote and geographically distributed teams.

• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required.

About Bowman

Are you ready to build a career that makes a lasting impact? At Bowman, our people are at the center of everything we do. We’re committed to creating an environment where employees can thrive both personally and professionally, while helping to shape the infrastructure of tomorrow.

A career at Bowman means being part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organization where innovation, inclusion, and growth are encouraged at every level. We offer competitive compensation, a supportive work environment, and benefits designed to help our employees succeed.

Salary and eligible variable compensation (if any) commensurate with experience. Range $122,000 - $158,000

and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays

• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support

• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts

Eligibility for certain benefits may vary based on position, location, and employment status.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

• Eligibility for remote work.

• Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

• Mobility around an office environment.

• Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

• Partially outdoor work environment which may include adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.

• Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

• Ability to travel domestically up to 30% of the time to support project and business needs.

• May require overnight travel and attendance at meetings in various locations throughout the United States.

• Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.

• Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.

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Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here (https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf) . If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here (https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination) .

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email [email protected] .

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please go here: https://bowman.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/EEO-Policy-1.pdf. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please go here: https://www.dol.gov/general/topic/discrimination.