Environmental Planner & Siting Lead — Routing for Energy

Stantec; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Environmental Planner/Siting Specialist to support electrical transmission line routing and substation siting for utilities and developers. The role involves writing proposals, developing plans, and guiding projects toward cost-effective closure with GIS capabilities as a plus.

Ideal candidates will assist with routing studies, contribute to business development activities, and adhere to HSE policies and guidelines across multiple locations in the US.

Qualifications

• Experience in environmental planning and siting for energy projects is preferred.
• Proficiency in GIS for route planning and permitting.
• Ability to contribute to proposals and client communications.
• Familiarity with health, safety and environment policies is a plus.

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.

Skills

GIS capabilities

Environmental planning

Proposal writing

Routing/siting experience

Electrical transmission knowledge

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Stantec is seeking an Environmental Planner/Siting Specialist to support electrical transmission line routing and substation siting for utilities and developers. The role involves writing proposals, developing plans, and guiding projects toward cost-effective closure with GIS capabilities as a plus.

Ideal candidates will assist with routing studies, contribute to business development activities, and adhere to HSE policies and guidelines across multiple locations in the US.