Senior Environmental Planning and Siting Specialist

WSP in the U.S.; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Senior Environmental Planning and Siting Specialist to join our team in Exton, Pennsylvania. This role involves leading siting and routing studies for energy projects, preparing comprehensive reports, and collaborating with clients and governmental agencies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Geology and possess 5-7 years of relevant experience. Strong technical writing and communication skills are essential for success in this role. Travel may be required for site visits.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in environmental planning or siting.
• Experience in routing/siting studies and analyses.
• Ability to work independently and as part of teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead siting and routing studies for energy projects.
• Prepare and document siting reports and applications.
• Liaise with clients and governmental agencies.

Skills

Technical writing skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Environmental Science or Geology

Tools

ArcGIS

Trimble GPS units

Terrasync software

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Environmental Planning and Siting Specialist for our Philadelphia, Pennsylvania or other eastern PA offices. 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.

The primary focus for this Senior Environmental Planning and Siting Specialist will be on electric transmission line and substation routing and siting, along with renewable energy development projects in Pennsylvania and adjacent states. The ideal candidate will have a history of siting and transmission line routing experience in Pennsylvania, familiarity with PJM and other regional transmission boards and their processes and will be a collaborative and responsive professional with strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for various energy industry projects (transmission, substation, renewables) in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
• 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.
• Prepare and write various public utility applications state filings.

Required Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience.
• Bachelor's of Science degree in Environmental Science, Geology.
• Familiarity with 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 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 independently as part of various teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5-7 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.
• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with Pennsylvania State agency personnel and decision-makers; experience with New Jersey, Maryland, and other Mid-Atlantic states a plus.
• 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.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.