Siting and Routing Specialist

Job Details

• Legal Entity: AECOM Technical Services Inc
• Business Line:
  Environment
• Work Location Model:
  Hybrid
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  US - Conshohocken, PA - 625 West Rid
• Compensation: USD 86,000 - USD 135,000 - yearly

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.

• Conduct and lead siting and routing studies through development of potential routing and siting options within a geodatabase and Arc Pro 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.
• 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 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.

• BA/BS in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Studies, Geography/Regional Planning, or another related field plus 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Siting and routing experience required.
• US Citizenship required.
• Valid Driver’s License and must pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.

• 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.
• Experience in the Mid‑Atlantic region (PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA, WV, OH, IN, IL, KY; other state experiences will be considered).
• 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.

• 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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.