Siting and Routing Specialist

AECOM; Conshohocken (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Flexible work options

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

AECOM is seeking a Siting and Routing Specialist for immediate employment in the Mid-Atlantic region, including Greater Philadelphia. This role involves conducting siting studies using GIS platforms like ArcPro, supporting client meetings, and contributing to environmental impact assessments.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in Environmental Science or a related field, along with over 6 years of professional experience in siting and routing. Benefits include competitive compensation ranging from $86,000 to $135,000 annually, with comprehensive health and wellness resources.

Qualifications

• 6 years of experience or equivalent education in a related field.
• US Citizenship required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle record.

Responsibilities

• Conduct siting and routing studies using GIS.
• Develop siting study reports and assessments.
• Lead client meetings and site walkdowns.
• Assist with business development and proposals.

Skills

Siting and routing experience

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Technical writing

Data analysis

Team leadership

Education

BA/BS in Environmental Science or related field

Tools

ArcPro

ESRI GIS platforms

Job description

Siting and Routing Specialist: AECOM

Immediate employment in Mid-Atlantic offices including Greater Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or Arlington/DC Metro areas. Hybrid/teleworking opportunities available under AECOM Freedom to Grow initiative.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead siting and routing studies, developing potential routing and siting options within a geodatabase and ArcPro or other ESRI-based GIS platforms.
• Support studies by developing quantitative and qualitative outputs and metrics, mapping packages, technical siting study reports, and completing environmental impact assessments.
• Perform desktop environmental data inventory collection, data review, routing and siting analysis, and environmental impact assessments.
• Participate in and lead client meetings, site walkdowns, prepare for public meetings, and public utility commission filings for each project.
• Assist with technical and quality reviews of work completed by other staff; collaborate with team members to meet client-driven deadlines.
• Work as a technical specialist as part of a larger team or independently based on project needs.
• Assist AECOM Senior Project Managers and Leadership with business development activities, proposals and qualification packages and client development.
• Work may require extended hours, evenings, and/or overnight travel.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Studies, Geography/Regional Planning, or related field + 6 years of experience or equivalent education.
• Siting and routing experience required.
• US Citizenship required.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5–10 years of direct siting and routing development experience, technical writing, data analysis, ESRI GIS experience related to transmission siting and routing studies, permitting and environmental impact assessment, and/or team leadership.
• Experience in the Mid-Atlantic region (PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA, WV, OH, IN, IL, KY).
• In-depth knowledge of utility siting and routing processes, public utility regulations, application processes, and understanding of desktop and field review processes.
• Technical writing experience authoring siting and routing reports.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, demanding consulting environment with high self‑motivation and team leadership skills.

Additional Information

• The position requires client travel and/or fieldwork, including overnight travel.
• Relocation and sponsorship not available.

Benefits

Competitive compensation range: $86,000 to $135,000 annually and comprehensive benefits covering medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, paid time off, leaves of absence, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, well‑being resources, employee assistance, business travel insurance, service recognition, retirement savings, and employee stock purchase plan.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are committed to maintaining confidentiality in accordance with EEO guidelines.