WSP

Senior Siting Specialist

WSP • $85K — $110K *
Exton, PA 19341In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in siting and routing for energy projects
  • Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science or Geology
  • Experience with routing/siting studies and report preparation
  • Excellent technical writing skills and clear communicator
  • Proficient in working within multidisciplinary teams
  • Strong attention to detail and self-motivation
  • Willingness to travel for site visits and public meetings
  • High level of motivation and positive attitude

Responsibilities

  • Plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for energy projects
  • Gather background data and prepare siting and routing maps
  • Participate in meetings to document findings for clients and agencies
  • Conduct public open house meetings and windshield surveys
  • Liaise with governmental agencies and stakeholders
  • Prepare comprehensive siting reports explaining site or route selections
  • Write and submit public utility applications for state filings

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on impactful energy projects
  • Collaborative work environment with multidisciplinary teams
  • Engagement with various governmental agencies and stakeholders
  • Chance to influence renewable energy development in the region
  • Support for professional growth and learning opportunities
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Siting Specialist for our Philadelphia, 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 SeniorSiting 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
  • 5-7 years of experience.
  • Bachelor's 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:
  • 5-7 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.

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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1959
* Ladders Estimates

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