Siting and Routing Specialist
Siting and Routing Specialist
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AECOM is actively seeking an experienced and exceptionally talented Siting and Routing Specialist for immediate employment in one of AECOMs Mid-Atlantic offices in the Greater Philadelphia Pittsburgh Cincinnati OH or Arlington/DC Metro areas. Other locations may also be considered for this position.
The successful candidate will work within an interdisciplinary collaborative environment that provides career growth opportunities within AECOMs Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) East Mid-Atlantic team. This position requires the candidate to demonstrate experience in preparing and/or coordinating public utility commission (PUC) filings for Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) or other state specific filing requirements for electric generation substation and transmission activities. This position will also require the candidate to demonstrate their experience and/or knowledge to complete siting and/or routing alternative studies which are utilized by our utility clients for important infrastructure decisions and used within the PUC filing requirements.
AECOMs EPP team works a wide variety of utility clients and projects which include siting and routing studies and public utility commission filing preparation and oversight public engagement activities environmental impact studies environmental field reviews environmental permitting analysis and support for state federal and local permits GIS analysis and database management and others related scopes of work. The position will work on projects based in the eastern United States including but not limited to Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware Maryland Virginia West Virginia Ohio Indiana and Kentucky but opportunities exist to work on projects in the Midwest and West AECOM geographies as well.
The candidate will report to the Environmental Manager in the Conshohocken PA office but the candidate may be located in another AECOM office as listed above. Hybrid/teleworking may be considered based on AECOMs Freedom to Grow opportunities.
The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:
- Demonstrate experience in eastern public utility applications and filings and client interaction capabilities.
- Lead siting and routing studies for electric and other utility projects coordinate with GIS team members for data analysis assist in the decision process to select preferred routes and sites author and lead technical reviews of siting and routing study reports assist in the preparation of public utility commission filings and attend and lead client meetings and site walkdowns related to siting and routing discussions.
- Coordinate and lead conversations with governmental agencies (federal/state/local etc.).
- Prepare technical reports data metrics mapping and other deliverables related to the siting and routing assessments.
- Perform technical reviews for quality technical accuracy and regulatory accuracy for deliverables prior to submission to our clients or the reviewing regulatory agencies.
- Lead a team of other AECOM staff including siting specialists permitting specialists GIS specialists and other technical staff of varying levels of expertise.
- Prepare for plan and attend in-person and virtual public meetings and assist with content development.
- Ability to work as a team leader technical specialist as part of a larger team or work independently based on project needs.
- Assisting senior project managers and AECOM leadership with business development activities including proposals pre-qualifications and relationship building with clients and prospective clients.
- Periodically work requires extended hours remotely night work and/or overnight travel.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications:
- BA or BS degree in Environmental. Science Geographic Information Systems Environmental Studies Geography/Regional Planning or another related field 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
- Valid Drivers License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOMs Motor Vehicle Records review.
- Due to the nature of work US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 6 years of siting routing and public utility commission filing experience technical writing data analysis GIS analysis permitting and environmental impact assessment experience and/or team leadership.
- Experience working with electric utilities and substations natural gas solar hydrogen and/or energy clients.
- Exhibit an 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 FERC ESIA or NEPA based reports.
- Experience with ESRI ArcGIS products with a strong understanding of GIS processes and capabilities related to utility siting and routing projects.
- Experience working in a fast-paced demanding consulting environment and holds a high degree of self-motivation and team leadership skills.
- Excellent and relevant references.
Additional Information :
- Relocation is not available for this position
- Sponsorship is not available for this position
- The position requires client travel and/or fieldwork and the candidate must be able to travel (including overnight).
About AECOM
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.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at .
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
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.
Remote Work :
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Employment Type :
Full-time
Employment Type
Full-time
