Lead Environmental Siting Specialist for Energy Projects
WSP
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Job summary
WSP is seeking a Lead Environmental Planner/Siting Specialist to join our Earth & Environment Team in the Richmond, VA area. You will plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for energy projects, coordinate with agencies, clients, and internal teams, and contribute to defensible reports and permitting documents.
The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in siting, a B.S. in Environmental Science or Geology, strong technical writing, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in environmental planning and siting
- Familiarity with leading and performing routing/siting studies and analyses
- Familiarity with PJM, MISO and other regional transmission boards and their processes
- Excellent technical writing skills and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams
Responsibilities
- Plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for energy projects in the region
- Gather background data, prepare siting maps, and document findings in defensible reports
- Liaison with governmental agencies, clients, and team members
- Support siting reports and state filing requirements for public utility applications
- Guide and mentor project teams to deliver high-quality work on schedule
Skills
Education
Job description
WSP is seeking a Lead Environmental Planner/Siting Specialist to join our Earth & Environment Team in the Richmond, VA area. You will plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for energy projects, coordinate with agencies, clients, and internal teams, and contribute to defensible reports and permitting documents.
The ideal candidate has 7+ years of experience in siting, a B.S. in Environmental Science or Geology, strong technical writing, and the ability to lead multidisciplinary teams
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