Senior Environmental Planning and Siting Specialist

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

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking a Senior Environmental Planning and Siting Specialist for Philadelphia, PA or other eastern PA offices.

You will lead siting and routing studies for electric transmission and renewable energy projects, coordinating with the Earth & Environment Team and engaging with clients and agencies. The role emphasizes collaboration, strong written and verbal communication, and travel to project sites.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Geology.
• Experience with routing/siting studies and related reports.
• Strong technical writing and clear communication.
• Ability to interact with client teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and meetings.
• Motivation, independence, and responsibility in work.

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead siting and routing studies for energy projects in PA and surrounding states.
• Gather background data, prepare maps, participate in meetings, and document findings for clients/agencies.
• Liaise with governmental agencies, clients, and team members.
• Support siting reports detailing why a site/route was selected.
• Prepare and assist with public utility filings.

Skills

Technical writing

Communication

Team collaboration

Travel flexibility

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science

Geology

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcOnline

ArcCollector

Terrasync

Trimble GPS

Job description

This Opportunity

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.

Your Impact

• 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.

Who You Are

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.

Salary range between $77,000 - $135,000.