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WSP in the U.S. · 3 months ago

Lead Environmental Planner/Senior Siting Specialist

312 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH, 45202, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

7+ years exp

WSP is a growing organization focused on meeting client objectives and solving challenges in the Earth & Environment sector. The Lead Environmental Planner/Senior Siting Specialist will plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for energy industry projects, while liaising with governmental agencies and clients to document the siting process.

AssociationBankingE-Commerce

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for various energy industry projects (transmission, substation, renewables) in Ohio and surrounding states

Familiarity with PJM, MISO and other regional transmission boards and their processes

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

Provide guidance on state filing requirements and subsequently writing components for various public utility applications

Qualification

SitingRouting studiesTechnical writingProject managementArcGIS softwareEnvironmental Science degreeClear communicatorAttention to detailTeam leadershipPositive attitude

Required

7+ years of experience

Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Science, Geology

Familiarity with leading and 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 manage project team and 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 as a team lead or independently as part of various teams

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Preferred

5-10+ 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

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

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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