Environmental Siting Lead: Power Transmission & Planning

Stantec; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Stantec is seeking an Environmental Planner/Siting Specialist to support electrical transmission routing and substation siting projects for utilities and independent developers. You will contribute as a writer and technical support for routing and siting, and assist with proposals, plans, and steps to move projects toward closure in a cost-effective manner.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capabilities and/or natural resource permitting experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental science, planning, engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of industry experience.
• Experience with environmental planning, assessment and documentation (e.g., NEPA).
• Strong technical writing and communications skills.
• Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routing and siting studies for electrical transmission projects.
• Support writing proposals, plans, and steps to move projects toward closure.
• Participate in business development activities, including pre-qualifications.
• Adhere to Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policies in execution of work.

Skills

Routing & siting

Technical writing

GIS capabilities

Communication

Driving license

Education

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

5 years of industry experience

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office

Job description

Stantec is seeking an Environmental Planner/Siting Specialist to support electrical transmission routing and substation siting projects for utilities and independent developers. You will contribute as a writer and technical support for routing and siting, and assist with proposals, plans, and steps to move projects toward closure in a cost-effective manner.

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capabilities and/or natural resource permitting experience are a plus.