Senior Environmental Planning and Siting Specialist

WSP
Philadelphia
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 77,000 - 135,000Function: Environmental & SustainabilityExperience: 5-7 yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Technical writing","Communication","Organizational skills","Attention to detail","Collaboration"]

Lead siting and routing studies for electric transmission line and substation projects, plus renewable energy development across Pennsylvania and adjacent states. Conduct fieldwork (windshield surveys), gather and analyze background data, produce maps, and document findings into defensible reports. Coordinate with governmental agencies, clients, and internal teams, and support public utility filings and applications, including attendance at open house meetings.

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Senior Environmental Planning and Siting Specialist

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Job Summary

Lead siting and routing studies for electric transmission line and substation projects, plus renewable energy development across Pennsylvania and adjacent states. Conduct fieldwork (windshield surveys), gather and analyze background data, produce maps, and document findings into defensible reports. Coordinate with governmental agencies, clients, and internal teams, and support public utility filings and applications, including attendance at open house meetings.
Location: Philadelphia
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Environmental & Sustainability
Seniority: Mid level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for transmission, substation, and renewable projects in Pennsylvania and surrounding states.
  • •Gather background data, prepare siting/routing maps, and document findings for clients and/or agencies.
  • •Conduct windshield surveys and participate in public open house meetings while documenting the siting process.
  • •Serve as a liaison with governmental agencies, clients, and team members.
  • •Support siting reports and prepare public utility applications/state filings.
Travel: Low travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 77,000 - 135,000
Perks:Health InsuranceDentalVisionDisabilityLife InsuranceRetirement Savings

Key Requirements

  • •5–7 years of experience.
  • •Bachelor’s of Science degree in Environmental Science or Geology.
  • •Experience performing routing/siting studies and preparing associated reports.
  • •Strong technical writing and clear communication, with attention to detail and ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
  • •Willingness to travel for site visits and attend public open house meetings.
Experience:5-7 yearsEnergyRenewables
Education:Bachelor's in Environmental Science, Geology
Skills:Technical writingCommunicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailCollaboration
Languages:US
Tech Stack:ArcGISArcOnlineArcCollectorArcGIS EnterpriseTrimble GPSTerrasyncPJM

Eligibility

Work Authorization:Authorization required. Sponsorship not provided.

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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