Early Career Planner/Siting Specialist

Job Overview Early Career Urban Planner – Locations: Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Akron, Toledo, Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Indianapolis. Full‑time position. Responsibilities Plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for energy industry projects in Ohio and surrounding states. Gather background data for project areas, prepare siting and routing maps, participate in meetings to document findings to clients and agencies, and conduct public open house meetings. Conduct windshield surveys of proposed sites and/or routes, documenting the siting process into a defensible report. Liaise with governmental agencies, clients, and team members. Support siting reports that document the decision process and rationale for site or route selection. Provide guidance on state filing requirements and write components for public utility applications. Utilize ArcGIS to support siting, ecological, and environmental permitting projects through analysis and data management. Prepare data visualizations such as maps, tables, charts, reports, and illustrations. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Urban Planning, Environmental Planning, or a related field (or equivalent experience). 0–1 years of experience conducting siting and routing studies, preferably in Ohio and surrounding states. 0–1 years of experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS platform. Familiarity with 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 strong attention to detail. High motivation, positive attitude, willingness to learn and take on responsibility. Commitment to timely completion of high‑quality work, often independently motivated. Willingness to travel for site visits and attend public open house meetings. Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Compliance with WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Travel will be required depending on project‑specific requirements. Preferred Qualifications 1–3 years of experience conducting siting and routing studies, preferably in Ohio and surrounding states. 1–3 years of experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS platform. Experience preparing applications for submittal to the Ohio Power Siting Board (OPSB), Kentucky Public Utilities Commission (PUC), and other states. Previous consulting experience. Experience with both ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro. Relationships and understanding of requirements for utility companies in Ohio and surrounding states. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage. Retirement savings plan. Paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or naturalization proceedings. Other benefit details as per company policy. Compensation Expected Salary (Cleveland, OH): $50,400 - $75,600. EEO Statement WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability, or Protected Veteran Status. Work Authorization The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr