Lead Environmental Planner/Senior Siting Specialist

WSP; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization where you can make a significant impact in environmental planning. As a Lead Environmental Planner/Senior Siting Specialist, you will spearhead siting and routing studies for energy projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Your expertise will guide critical decisions in the energy sector, ensuring compliance and excellence in project delivery. This role offers the chance to work on meaningful projects that shape our communities, all while being part of a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and sustainability. Embrace this opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values your contributions.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in environmental planning and siting studies.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead siting and routing studies for energy projects in Ohio.
• Liaison with governmental agencies and clients.

Skills

Environmental Science

Geology

Technical Writing

Project Management

Team Leadership

Public Communication

Attention to Detail

Client Interaction

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Bachelor of Science in Geology

Tools

ArcGIS

Trimble GPS

Terrasync

Job description

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Environmental Planner/Senior Siting Specialist for our Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Akron, Toledo or other regional offices.

Your Impact

• Plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for various energy industry projects (transmission, substation, renewables) in Ohio and surrounding states.
• Familiarity with PJM, MISO and other regional transmission boards and their processes.
• Gather background data for project areas, prepare siting and routing maps, participate in meetings to document findings to clients and/or agencies, participate in public open house meetings, conduct windshield surveys of proposed sites and/or routes, and document the siting process at the end of the process into a defensible report.
• Liaison with various governmental agencies, clients, and team members.
• Support siting reports that document the siting process and why a site or route was selected.
• Provide guidance on state filing requirements and subsequently writing components for various public utility applications.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience
• Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Science, Geology
• Familiarity with leading and performing routing/siting studies and analyses, and preparing associated reports.
• Excellent technical writing skills, clear communicator, ability to work as part of multidisciplinary teams, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage project team and interact with client team to deliver high quality work product.
• Attention and commitment to timely completion of high-quality work, often independently motivated.
• Willing to do some travel for site visits and attend public open house meetings.
• High level of motivation, positive attitude, willingness to learn and take on responsibility.
• Ability to work as a team lead or independently as part of various teams.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5-10+ years of experience conducting siting and routing for transmission, substation, or renewables projects
• Experience with use of ArcGIS, ArcOnline, ArcCollector and ArcGIS Enterprise, Trimble GPS units and Terrasync software.
• Strong technical writing skills, clear communicator, ability to work as part of multidisciplinary teams, and attention to detail.
• Project management experience with ability to manage multiple projects and teams.

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