AECOM

Siting and Routing Specialist

AECOM • $70K — $95K *
Philadelphia, PA 19120In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
2 months ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS in Environmental Science or related field + 6 years of relevant experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in siting and routing projects.
  • US Citizenship required due to project nature.
  • Valid Driver's License and ability to pass Motor Vehicle Records review.
  • 5-10 years of direct experience with technical writing, data analysis, and ESRI GIS for transmission projects preferred.
  • Familiarity with utility siting processes and public regulations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Lead siting and routing studies using GIS platforms like ArcPro.
  • Develop mapping packages and technical reports supporting siting studies.
  • Conduct desktop environmental data collection and analysis.
  • Participate and lead client meetings and public commission filings.
  • Assist in quality reviews and collaborate with team members to meet deadlines.
  • Support business development activities with proposals and qualifications packages.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance options.
  • Paid time off and various leaves of absence.
  • Flexible work options and well-being resources.
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Siting and Routing Specialist: AECOM is seeking an experienced Transmission Siting and Routing Specialist for immediate employment in one of our Mid-Atlantic offices, including the Greater Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or Arlington/DC Metro areas. Other locations may also be considered. Hybrid/teleworking opportunities are available as part of AECOM's Freedom to Grow initiative.

The Siting and Routing Specialist will join an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment within AECOM's Mid-Atlantic Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) department. This role involves performing siting and routing studies for linear projects, transmission line and substation routing and siting alternatives development and/or siting for new oil and gas lines and transfer stations. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in these areas through GIS-based skills, siting and routing experience, technical writing and data analysis, and other demonstrated experience.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Conduct and lead siting and routing studies through development of potential routing and siting options within a geodatabase and ArcPro or other ESRI based GIS platforms. Experience in performing routing and siting should be demonstrated during the interview.
  • Support siting and routing studies by developing quantitative and qualitative outputs and metrics, mapping packages, technical siting study report writing, and completing environmental impact assessments.
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  • Perform desktop environmental data inventory collection, data review, routing and siting analysis, and environmental impact assessments.
  • Participate in and lead client meetings, site walkdowns, assist in preparing for public meetings, and public utility commission filings for each project.
  • Assist with technical reviews and quality reviews of work completed by other staff and collaborate with other team members throughout the project to succeed in meeting important client driven deadlines.
  • Ability to work as a technical specialist as part of a larger team or work independently based on project needs.
  • Assist with technical reviews and quality reviews of work completed by other staff and collaborate with other team members throughout the project to succeed in meeting important client driven deadlines.
  • Assist AECOM Senior Project Managers and AECOM Leadership with business development activities, proposals and qualifications packages and client development.
  • Work may require extended hours, evening hours, and/or overnight travel.


Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:
  • BA/BS in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Studies, Geography/Regional Planning, or another related field + 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education.
  • Siting and routing experience required.
  • Due to other nature of work, US Citizenship is required
  • Valid Driver's License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • 5-10 years of direct siting, routing development experience, technical writing, data analysis, ESRI GIS experience directly related to transmission siting and routing studies, permitting and environmental impact assessment experience, and/or team leadership.
  • Assist with technical reviews and quality reviews of work completed by other staff and collaborate with other team members throughout the project to succeed in meeting important client driven deadlines.
  • Experience in the Mid-Atlantic region (PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA, WV, OH, IN, IL, KY; other state experiences will be considered).
  • Exhibit an in-depth working knowledge of the overall utility siting and routing processes, public utility regulations and application processes, and a working understanding of the desktop and field review processes which contribute to the siting and routing studies.
  • Technical writing experience specifically in authoring Siting and Routing reports.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, demanding consulting environment and holds a high degree of self-motivation and team leadership skills.


Additional Information
  • The position requires client travel and/or fieldwork, and the candidate must be able to travel (including overnight).
  • Relocation is not available for this position.
  • Sponsorship is not available for this position.


AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

About AECOM

AECOM is a global provider of professional technical and management support services to a broad range of markets, including transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. With approximately 45,000 employees around the world, AECOM is a leader in all of the key markets that it serves. AECOM provides a blend of global reach, local knowledge, innovation and technical excellence in delivering solutions that create, enhance and sustain the world's built, natural, and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM serves clients in more than 150 countries and had revenue of $8.0 billion during the 12 months ended March 31, 2014.

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Learn more about AECOM
Size
51,000 employees
Market Cap
$11.8 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-6.3%
Revenue
$13.3 billion
NASDAQ
ACM
* Ladders Estimates

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