Senior Energy Siting & Transmission Planner

WSP; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Environmental Planning and Siting Specialist to join our Earth & Environment Team in Philadelphia, PA or other eastern PA offices. Lead siting studies for energy projects, including transmission lines and renewables, leveraging ArcGIS and coordinating with clients and agencies.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of experience, a BS in Environmental Science or Geology, strong technical writing, and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams across state lines, with travel

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in environmental planning or siting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science or Geology.
• Familiarity with routing/siting studies and associated reports.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for transmission, substation, and renewables in PA and surrounding states.
• Gather background data, prepare siting maps, document findings for clients/agencies, and participate in public open house meetings.
• Liaise with governmental agencies, clients, and team members.
• Support siting reports and explain why a site/route was selected.
• Prepare and write public utility applications and state filings.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science or Geology

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcOnline

ArcCollector

Terrasync

Trimble GPS

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Environmental Planning and Siting Specialist to join our Earth & Environment Team in Philadelphia, PA or other eastern PA offices. Lead siting studies for energy projects, including transmission lines and renewables, leveraging ArcGIS and coordinating with clients and agencies.

Ideal candidates have 5–7 years of experience, a BS in Environmental Science or Geology, strong technical writing, and ability to work with multidisciplinary teams across state lines, with travel