Description
We are seeking a Lead Environmental Planner/Senior Siting Specialist to join our Earth & Environment Team.
As a Lead Environmental Planner/Senior Siting Specialist, you will be involved in projects and be part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Planning, executing, and leading siting and routing studies for various energy industry projects
- Gathering background data for project areas and preparing siting and routing maps
- Participating in meetings to document findings to clients and/or agencies
- Conducting windshield surveys of proposed sites and/or routes
- Documenting the siting process into a defensible report
- Liaising with various governmental agencies, clients, and team members
- Supporting siting reports that document the siting process and why a site or route was selected
- Providing guidance on state filing requirements and writing components for various public utility applications
Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, or related field
- Familiarity with leading and performing routing/siting studies and analyses, and preparing associated reports
- Familiarity with PJM, MISO, and other regional transmission boards and their processes
- Excellent technical writing skills and clear communication
- 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
- Willingness to travel for site visits and attend public open house meetings
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
- Project management experience with ability to manage multiple projects and teams
We offer a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, and paid parental leave.
The expected salary range for this position is $90,000 - $110,000.