Senior Energy Siting & Transmission Routing Lead

WSP USA; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Environmental Planning and Siting Specialist for Philadelphia, PA or eastern PA offices. The role focuses on routing and siting of electric transmission lines, substations, and renewables, with collaboration across the Earth & Environment Team to meet client objectives.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in siting, familiarity with PJM processes, strong technical writing, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in environmental planning/siting for energy projects.
• Bachelor’s of Science in Environmental Science or Geology.
• Experience with routing/siting studies and reports.
• Excellent technical writing and clear communication; able to work in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and public meetings.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and execute siting and routing studies for energy projects in PA and surrounding states.
• Gather background data, prepare siting maps, attend meetings, document findings for clients/agencies.
• Liaise with government agencies, clients, and team members.
• Support siting reports and explain why routes/sites were chosen.
• Prepare and write public utility applications and state filings.

Skills

Routing and siting studies

ArcGIS suite

Terrasync software

Technical writing

Client coordination

Education

B.S. in Environmental Science / Geology

Tools

ArcGIS Pro/Online/Collector

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Environmental Planning and Siting Specialist for Philadelphia, PA or eastern PA offices. The role focuses on routing and siting of electric transmission lines, substations, and renewables, with collaboration across the Earth & Environment Team to meet client objectives.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in siting, familiarity with PJM processes, strong technical writing, and the ability to work with multidisciplinary teams.