Senior Environmental Planning and Siting Specialist

WSP in the U.S.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Environmental Planning and Siting Specialist to lead siting studies for electric transmission and renewable energy projects in Pennsylvania and nearby states. The role requires experience in routing, data gathering, and collaboration with agencies, clients, and multidisciplinary teams.

The position emphasizes technical writing, client engagement, and travel for site visits and public meetings.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience conducting siting and routing studies for energy projects.
• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Geology.
• Familiarity with routing/siting analyses and preparing reports.
• Strong technical writing and clear communication in multidisciplinary teams.
• Willingness to travel for site visits and public open houses.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Siting & routing

Technical writing

Client communication

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Geology

Tools

ArcGIS

ArcOnline

ArcCollector

ArcGIS Enterprise

Trimble GPS

Terrasync

Job description

Senior Environmental Planning and Siting Specialist – 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

• 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.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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.

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