Stantec

Environmental Planner / Siting Lead

Stantec$85K — $124K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in environmental science, planning, engineering, or related field.
  • 5 years of industry experience preferred.
  • Experience with NEPA documents and environmental assessments.
  • Strong technical writing skills.
  • Understanding of GIS processes preferred, but not required.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
  • Disciplined and proactive approach to completing tasks.

Responsibilities

  • Complete tasks according to approved scopes of work.
  • Assist with routing and siting studies for energy projects.
  • Contribute to business development activities like proposals.
  • Participate in Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) compliance guidelines.
  • Support the closure of projects in a cost-effective manner.

Benefits

  • Access to medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • 401(k) plan with eligibility for employee stock purchase program.
  • Tuition reimbursement and professional membership fee coverage.
  • Paid family leave and 10 paid holidays per year.
  • Accrual of vacation days ranging from 10 to 20 days per year.
Full Job Description
*This position can sit in multiple locations across the US.

Your Opportunity

Your role as an Environmental Planner/Siting Specialist will include assisting with the delivery of electrical transmission line routing and substation siting projects for investor-owned utilities and independent transmission developers. In this role, you will participate as a writer and technical support person for routing and siting and. You will also assist with writing proposals, developing plans, and implementing steps to move projects toward closure in the most cost-effective manner. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) capabilities and/or natural resource permitting experience a plus.

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Complete tasks according to approved scopes of work.
  • Assist with routing and siting studies for linear and/or renewable energy projects and associated facilities.
  • Contribute to business development activities, including proposals and pre-qualifications.
  • Participate in Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) Policies, Procedures, Standards and Guidelines in the execution of all work.

Your Capabilities and Credentials
  • Demonstrated experience with routing and siting projects, NEPA documents, or similar environmental assessment, planning and documentation.
  • Capable and confident technical writer.
  • An understanding of Geographic Information System (GIS) processes and capabilities (prior GIS expertise desirable, but current GIS expertise is not required).
  • An understanding of permitting and compliance for energy infrastructure is desirable, but not required.
  • Skilled in communications and technical information exchange with a variety of audiences.
  • Disciplined approach to completing tasks.
  • Shows a desire to continuously improve technical performance.
  • Welcomes new ideas and initiatives and creates an environment that supports creativity and innovation.
  • Builds and maintains productive networking relationships.
  • Good driving record and valid driver's license required.
  • Experience in routing & siting, NEPA document development, or other relevant natural resources work such as transmission line permitting.

Education and Experience
  • The ideal candidate will have at minimum, a Bachelor's or higher in environmental science, planning, engineering, or related field with demonstrated experience with environmental planning, assessment and documentation.
  • 5 years of industry experience is desired

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:
• Various Locations in ME, VA-$77,100.00 - $111,900.00 Annually
• Locations in MN, OH, VT, & Various CA, ME, NY, VA Areas-$85,700.00 - $124,300.00 Annually
• Locations in CO, HI, IL, MD & Various CA, NJ, VA Areas-$94,300.00 - $136,700.00 Annually
• Locations in WA, DC & Various CA, MA, VA Areas-$101,100.00 - $146,700.00 Annually

Pay Transparency: In compliance with pay transparency laws, pay ranges are provided for positions in locations where required. Please note, the final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible. Actual compensation for part-time roles will be pro-rated based on the agreed number of working hours per week.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees (working at least 20 hours per week) have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements

Primary Location: United States | OH | Columbus
Other Locations: United States | MN
Organization: 1937 EnvSvcs-US Great Lakes East-Columbus OH
Employee Status: Regular
Business Justification: New Position
Travel: No
Schedule: Full time
Job Posting: 16/07/2026 04:07:59
Req ID: 1006798

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About Stantec

Stantec Inc. is a global engineering consulting firm headquartered in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The company provides professional consulting services in the areas of infrastructure, water, environment, buildings, and energy. Stantec has over 22,000 employees working in more than 400 locations across six continents. The company has a diverse client base that includes public and private sector clients. Stantec is committed to sustainability and has implemented green practices in its operations. The company has received numerous awards for its work, including the American Council of Engineering Companies' National Recognition Award for exemplary engineering achievement.
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Size
25,000 employees
Market Cap
$5.1 billion
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Founded
1954
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