Early Career Planner/Siting Specialist

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Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Early career planner conducting siting and routing studies for utility projects in Ohio.
21 days ago ago
$50,400 - $75,600
Entry-level
Full Time
Cincinnati, OH, United States
Hybrid
Company Size
55,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Project Management
Architecture
Design
Environmental Services
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Sector Specialisms
Waste Management and Landfill
Water & Wastewater Tunnels
Water and Wastewater Treatment
Water Supply and Distribution
Parks and Open Spaces
Rail and Transit Advisory
Rail Design
Rail Electrification
Role
What you would be doing
arcgis analysis
data visualization
siting studies
stakeholder liaison
regulatory guidance
site surveys
  • Liaison with various governmental agencies, clients, and team members.
  • Provide guidance on state filing requirements and subsequently writing components for various public utility applications.
  • 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.
  • Prepare data and visualizations such as maps, tables, charts, accurate reports and illustrations.
  • Support siting reports that document the siting process and why a site or route was selected.
  • Plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for various energy industry projects in Ohio and surrounding states.
  • Utilize ArcGIS to support siting, ecological and environmental permitting projects through the analysis and management of data for various team members and clients.
What you bring
arcgis
1-3 yrs
bachelor's
technical writing
safety
consulting
  • Experience with both ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro.
  • 1-3 years of experience conducting siting and routing studies, preferably in Ohio and surrounding states.
  • 0-1 years of experience conducting siting and routing studies, preferably in Ohio and surrounding states.
  • Attention and commitment to timely completion of high-quality work, often independently motivated.
  • High level of motivation, positive attitude, willingness to learn and take on responsibility.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)
  • Excellent technical writing skills, clear communicator, ability to work as part of multidisciplinary teams, and attention to detail.
  • Relationships and understanding of requirements for utility companies in Ohio and surrounding states.
  • Experience preparing applications for submittal to the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB), Kentucky Public Utilities Commission (PUC), and other states.
  • 1-3 years of experience with ESRI's ArcGIS platform.
  • 0-1 years of experience with ESRI's ArcGIS platform.
  • Willing to do some travel for site visits and attend public open house meetings.
  • Previous consulting experience.
  • Familiarity with performing routing/siting studies and analyses, and preparing associated reports.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Company
Overview
Founded 1959
Year Established
The company was established in 1959, marking its beginning as a global leader in engineering and consulting.
40+ Countries
Global Presence
WSP operates in over 40 countries worldwide, delivering innovative solutions across multiple sectors.
  • Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions.
  • Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail.
  • Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments.
  • Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.
Culture + Values
78% global leadership
Internal Leadership Filling
Over 75% of global leadership positions were filled internally over the past three years.
3.7% retention increase
Employee Retention
Achieved a notable increase in global employee retention in 2024.
>75% internal filling
Leadership Hiring Practices
Over three-quarters of leadership roles have been filled internally since 2022.
Ethisphere recognition
Ethical Compliance
Recognized by Ethisphere for maintaining strong ethical values as a Compliance Leader Verification.
Environment + Sustainability
68% drop emissions
Emissions Reduction
Significant reduction in scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2018 levels.
65.1% SDG-linked
Sustainable Revenue
Percentage of annualized revenues aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
90% emission reduction
Long-term Goal
Aim to reduce total emissions (scopes 1, 2, and 3) by 90% by 2040 compared to 2018 levels.
30% scope 3 reduction
Supply Chain Emissions
Target to reduce scope 3 emissions by 30% by 2030 compared to 2018 levels.
  • Committed to net zero across value chain by 2040 (SBTi-approved)
  • Science-based targets: reduce absolute scope 1&2 emissions by 60% by 2030 vs 2018
Inclusion & Diversity
  • No DEI content per instruction.
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Early Career Planner/Siting Specialist at Wsp in Cincinnati, OH, United States