Environmental Planner/ Siting Specialist

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Environmental Planner/ Siting Specialist for our Exton, 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 Environmental Planner/ 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 • 3-5 years of experience. • Bachelors 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: • 3-5 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. #LI-GD1