Senior Energy Siting & Environmental Planner

WSP in the U.S.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Environmental Planner/Senior Siting Specialist to join our Earth & Environment team in the Ohio region. You will plan, execute, and lead siting studies for transmission, substation and renewable projects across Ohio and nearby states, coordinating with agencies and clients to document defensible siting decisions.

You will manage project teams, write technical reports, and engage in public outreach activities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in siting and routing studies.
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or Geology.
• Familiarity with PJM, MISO and regional transmission processes.
• Strong technical writing and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead siting and routing studies for energy projects (transmission, substation, renewables).
• Gather background data, prepare maps, document findings for clients/agencies, and participate in public meetings.
• Liaise with governmental agencies, clients, and team members; support siting reports.
• Provide guidance on state filing requirements and write components for public utility applications.

Skills

Technical writing

Team leadership

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Public meetings

Attention to detail

Project coordination

Education

B.S. in Environmental Science or Geology

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcOnline

ArcCollector

ArcGIS Enterprise

Terrasync

Trimble GPS

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Environmental Planner/Senior Siting Specialist to join our Earth & Environment team in the Ohio region. You will plan, execute, and lead siting studies for transmission, substation and renewable projects across Ohio and nearby states, coordinating with agencies and clients to document defensible siting decisions.

You will manage project teams, write technical reports, and engage in public outreach activities.