Environmental Scientist / Routing & Siting Specialist

Stantec Consulting International Ltd.; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Environmental Scientist/Siting Specialist to support the energy transition by assisting in routing and siting projects for electrical transmission lines and renewable energy infrastructure. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with top environmental talents while contributing to critical projects aimed at achieving net-zero goals. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical writing skills and experience in environmental assessments. Join a dynamic team that values creativity and innovation, and make a significant impact on the communities served.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in routing & siting or NEPA document development.
• Strong technical writing skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routing and siting studies for energy projects.
• Contribute to business development activities and proposals.

Skills

Technical Writing

Routing and Siting Projects

Environmental Assessment

Communication Skills

Networking

Education

Bachelor's in Environmental Science

Bachelor's in Planning

Bachelor's in Engineering

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Environmental Scientist / Routing & Siting Specialist - ( 250001IO )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We’re a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

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. 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.

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

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.

Qualifications

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.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Chicago

Other Locations: United States-California, United States-Illinois, United States-Washington, United States-New York, United States-Minnesota, United States-Maryland, United States-Hawaii-Honolulu, United States-Colorado, United States-District Of Columbia-Washington

Organization: BC-1937 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes East

Employee Status: Regular

Job Level: Individual Contributor

Travel: No

Schedule: Full-time

Job Posting: Apr 11, 2025, 7:51:14 AM

Req ID: 250001IO

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibits discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, 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 local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans