Lead Environmental Planner/Senior Siting Specialist
Wsp
Lead planning and siting studies for energy infrastructure projects in Ohio region.
23 days ago ago
$90,000 - $110,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
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
siting studies
routing maps
data gathering
regulatory guidance
stakeholder liaison
report support
- 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.
- Plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for various energy industry projects (transmission, substation, renewables) in Ohio and surrounding states.
- Support siting reports that document the siting process and why a site or route was selected.
What you bring
arcgis
trimble gps
bsc
7+ years
project management
team lead
- 7+ years of experience
- 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.
- Familiarity with leading and 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.
- Strong technical writing skills, clear communicator, ability to work as part of multidisciplinary teams, and attention to detail.
- Ability to work as a team lead or independently as part of various teams.
- Experience with use of ArcGIS, ArcOnline, ArcCollector and ArcGIS Enterprise, Trimble GPS units and Terrasync software.
- Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Science, Geology
- Familiarity with PJM, MISO and other regional transmission boards and their processes.
- 5-10+ years of experience conducting siting and routing for transmission, substation, or renewables projects
- Project management experience with ability to manage multiple projects and teams.
- Willing to do some travel for site visits and attend public open house meetings.
- Ability to manage project team and interact with client team to deliver high quality work product.
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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.
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.
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
- No DEI content per instruction.
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