<p>This Opportunity</p> <p>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.</p> <p>At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!</p> <p>WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Environmental Planner/Senior Siting Specialist for our Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Akron, Toledo or other regional offices.</p> <p>Your Impact</p> <ul> <li>Plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for various energy industry projects (transmission, substation, renewables) in Ohio and surrounding states. </li><li>Familiarity with PJM, MISO and other regional transmission boards and their processes. </li><li>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. </li><li>Liaison with various governmental agencies, clients, and team members. </li><li>Support siting reports that document the siting process and why a site or route was selected. </li><li>Provide guidance on state filing requirements and subsequently writing components for various public utility applications. </li></ul> <p>Who You Are</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>7+ years of experience </li><li>Bachelors of Science degree in Environmental Science, Geology </li><li>Familiarity with leading and performing routing/siting studies and analyses, and preparing associated reports. </li><li>Excellent technical writing skills, clear communicator, ability to work as part of multidisciplinary teams, and attention to detail. </li><li>Ability to manage project team and interact with client team to deliver high quality work product. </li><li>Attention and commitment to timely completion of high-quality work, often independently motivated. </li><li>Willing to do some travel for site visits and attend public open house meetings. </li><li>High level of motivation, positive attitude, willingness to learn and take on responsibility. </li><li>Ability to work as a team lead or independently as part of various teams. </li><li>Positive attitude and willingness to learn. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>5-10+ years of experience conducting siting and routing for transmission, substation, or renewables projects </li><li>Experience with use of ArcGIS, ArcOnline, ArcCollector and ArcGIS Enterprise, Trimble GPS units and Terrasync software. </li><li>Strong technical writing skills, clear communicator, ability to work as part of multidisciplinary teams, and attention to detail. </li><li>Project management experience with ability to manage multiple projects and teams. </li></ul> <p>#LI-LD1</p>