Environmental Planner / Siting Lead

Stantec; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 101,000 - 147,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Environmental Planner/Siting Specialist to support electrical transmission line routing and substation siting for investors, utilities and independent developers. You will write proposals, develop plans and help move projects toward closure in a cost‑effective manner, utilizing GIS and permitting experience when available.

The role emphasizes strong technical writing, coordination with stakeholders and adapting to evolving project needs, with flexible locations across our

Qualifications

• Experience with routing/siting, NEPA documents, or similar environmental assessment/planning.
• Capable and confident technical writer.
• GIS processes and capabilities understood; GIS experience desirable.
• Permitting/compliance for energy infra desirable.
• Strong communication with diverse audiences.
• Disciplined task execution and improvement mindset.
• Willingness to adopt new ideas and drive innovation.
• Builds productive networking relationships.

Responsibilities

• Complete tasks according to approved scopes of work.
• Assist with routing/siting studies for linear and renewable energy projects and facilities.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals and pre-qualifications.
• Follow Health, Safety, and Environment policies in all work.

Skills

Routing & siting

Technical writing

GIS knowledge

Permitting

Communication

Networking

Driver's license

NEPA experience

Education

Bachelor’s or higher in environmental science/planning/engineering

Job description

As an Environmental Planner/Siting Specialist, you will assist with the delivery of electrical transmission line routing and substation siting projects for investor‑owned utilities and independent transmission developers. Your responsibilities include writing proposals, developing plans, and implementing steps to move projects toward closure in the most cost‑effective manner. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capabilities and/or natural resource permitting experience are a plus.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Complete tasks according to approved scopes of work.
• Assist with routing and siting studies for linear and/or renewable energy projects and associated facilities.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposals and pre‑qualifications.
• Participate in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work.

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated experience with routing and siting projects, NEPA documents, or similar environmental assessment, planning and documentation.
• Capable and confident technical writer.
• Understanding of Geographic Information System (GIS) processes and capabilities; prior GIS expertise desirable.
• Understanding of permitting and compliance for energy infrastructure desirable.
• Skilled in communications and technical information exchange with a variety of audiences.
• Disciplined approach to completing tasks.
• Shows a desire to continuously improve technical performance.
• Welcomes new ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports creativity and innovation.
• Builds and maintains productive networking relationships.
• Good driving record and valid driver’s license required.
• Experience in routing & siting, NEPA document development, or other relevant natural resources work such as transmission line permitting.

Education and Experience

• Minimum bachelor’s or higher in environmental science, planning, engineering, or related field with demonstrated experience with environmental planning, assessment and documentation.
• 5 years of industry experience desired.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range

• Various Locations in ME, VA: $77,100.00 – $111,900.00 Annually
• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas: $85,700.00 – $124,300.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas: $94,300.00 – $136,700.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas: $101,100.00 – $146,700.00 Annually

Pay transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part‑time roles will be pro‑rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary

Regular full‑time and part‑time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full‑time and part‑time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law. The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. At Stantec we are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process then please inform a member of our Talent Acquisition team.