Environmental Scientist / Routing & Siting Specialist

Stantec; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental consulting seeks an Environmental Scientist / Routing & Siting Specialist. You will play a critical role in renewable energy projects, focusing on routing and siting for transmission lines and substations while collaborating with professionals to meet client needs. Ideal candidates will have strong technical writing skills and relevant experience in environmental assessments.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in routing & siting, NEPA document development.
• Understanding of permitting and compliance for energy infrastructure is desirable.
• Experience in business development activities is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routing and siting studies for energy projects.
• Contribute to writing proposals and developing plans.
• Follow Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies.

Skills

Technical writing

GIS processes

Environmental assessment

Communication

Education

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

Job description

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Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields with dedication, a creative spirit, and a vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties worldwide and are devoted to fostering a community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. Here, you can apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental professionals on work that’s vital to our clients and the communities they serve. Join a team that’s naturally committed to the environment.

• This position can sit anywhere in the U.S.
  
  

Your Opportunity

The energy transition is in full swing, as the world races to shift to lower carbon or no carbon fuels. An integral part of this transition is building the transmission lines and renewable energy infrastructure necessary to meet net-zero goals. Your role as an Environmental Scientist/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 and. You will also 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 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.
• An understanding of Geographic Information System (GIS) processes and capabilities (prior GIS expertise desirable, but current GIS expertise is not required).
• An understanding of permitting and compliance for energy infrastructure is 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.
• One to three years of experience in routing & siting, NEPA document development, or other relevant natural resources work such as transmission line permitting.
  
  

Education and Experience

• The ideal candidate will have at minimum, a Bachelor’s or higher in environmental science, planning, engineering, or related field with demonstrated experience with environmental planning, assessment and documentation.
• 3 - 5 years of industry experience is desired.
  
  

Typical office environment working with computers and remaining sedentary for long periods of time. Field work may include exposure to the elements including inclement weather, walking for extended periods.

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.

About Stantec

Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. The diverse perspectives of our partners and interested parties drive us to think beyond what’s previously been done on critical issues like climate change, digital transformation, and future-proofing our cities and infrastructure. We innovate at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships to advance communities everywhere, so that together we can redefine what’s possible.

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Salary Range(s)

• Locations in VT, & Various CA, NY Areas - Min Salary $ 70,900.00 - Max Salary $ 102,900.00
• Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 78,000.00 - Max Salary $ 113,200.00
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA areas - Min Salary $ 83,700.00 - Max Salary $ 121,400.00
• Locations in NYC & CA (Bay Area) & NJ (RP) - Min Salary $ 89,300.00 - Max Salary $ 129,700.00
  
  

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Primary Location: United States | IL | Chicago

Organization: 1937 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes East-Chicago IL

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Nonmanager

Travel: No

Schedule: Full time

Job Posting: 17/06/2025 01:06:46

Req ID: 1001078

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Business Consulting and Services

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