Siting and Routing Specialist

Siting and Routing Specialist: AECOM

We are 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.

• 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.
• 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 + 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
• Siting and routing experience required.
• US Citizenship is required.
• Valid Driver’s License and condition of employment to 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 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 with high self-motivation and team leadership skills.

• Position requires client travel and/or fieldwork, and candidate must be able to travel (including overnight).
• Relocation is not available.
• Sponsorship is not available.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $86,000 to $135,000.

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.