Environmental Planner / Siting Lead

Stantec; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 101,100 - 146,700; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Environmental Planner/Siting Specialist to assist with electrical transmission line routing and substation siting projects for utilities and developers. You will help write proposals, develop plans, and move projects toward closure in a cost‑effective way, with GIS and permitting experience as valued pluses.

Responsibilities include supporting routing studies, writing documents, contributing to business development, and adhering to HSE policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, planning, engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of industry experience is desired.
• Experience with routing/siting projects or NEPA documents.
• Strong technical writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist routing and siting studies for linear and/or renewable energy projects and associated facilities.
• Support writing proposals, developing plans and delivering proposals.
• Contribute to business development activities, including pre-qualifications.
• Participate in HSE policies, procedures, standards and guidelines in execution of work.

Skills

Routing & siting

Technical writing

GIS

Environmental permitting

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

About the Role

Your role as an Environmental Planner/Siting Specialist will include assisting with the delivery of electrical transmission line routing and substation siting projects for investor‑owned utilities and independent transmission developers. In this role, you will participate as a writer and technical support person for routing and siting, assist with 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 is 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.

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, but not required.
• 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

• 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 is desired.

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.

Primary Location

United States | OH | Columbus

Other Locations

United States | VA

Travel

No

Schedule

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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.