Early Career Planner/Siting Specialist
WSP in the U.S., Toledo, OH, United States
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a full‑time Early Career Urban Planner for offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Akron, Toledo, or additional regional locations including Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, and Indianapolis.
Take part in providing local technical planning assistance for capturing, modeling, and analyzing study area information, geographical resources, and spatial and tabular data to inform and create plans for site and/or linear utility projects in the Midwest. Tasks may include providing support under general supervision for a wide range of services related to the preparation of siting and routing studies, site visits and public open‑house meetings, preparing field maps and processing ecological data, and creating plan maps for environmental permits. The candidate will need to generate accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds industry standards.
Your Impact
Plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for various 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/or agencies, conduct windshield surveys, and document the siting process in a defensible report.
Liaison with government agencies, clients, and team members.
Support siting reports that document the siting process and the justification 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 and visualizations such as maps, tables, charts, reports, and illustrations.
Who You Are – 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, analyses, and preparing reports.
Excellent technical writing skills, clear communication, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines; motivation, positive attitude, willingness to learn.
Willingness to travel for site visits and attend public open‑house meetings.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and compliance with health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Travel will be required depending on project needs.
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 the Ohio Power Siting Board, Kentucky Public Utilities Commission, and other states.
Previous consulting experience.
Experience with both ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro.
Relationships and understanding of utility company requirements in Ohio and surrounding states.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (Cleveland, OH): $50,400 - $75,600. Compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, and geographic location.
Equal Opportunity Employer
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
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WSP is seeking a full‑time Early Career Urban Planner for offices in Cincinnati, Columbus, Cleveland, Dayton, Akron, Toledo, or additional regional locations including Lexington, Louisville, Pittsburgh, and Indianapolis.
Take part in providing local technical planning assistance for capturing, modeling, and analyzing study area information, geographical resources, and spatial and tabular data to inform and create plans for site and/or linear utility projects in the Midwest. Tasks may include providing support under general supervision for a wide range of services related to the preparation of siting and routing studies, site visits and public open‑house meetings, preparing field maps and processing ecological data, and creating plan maps for environmental permits. The candidate will need to generate accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds industry standards.
Your Impact
Plan, execute, and lead siting and routing studies for various 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/or agencies, conduct windshield surveys, and document the siting process in a defensible report.
Liaison with government agencies, clients, and team members.
Support siting reports that document the siting process and the justification 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 and visualizations such as maps, tables, charts, reports, and illustrations.
Who You Are – 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, analyses, and preparing reports.
Excellent technical writing skills, clear communication, and attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines; motivation, positive attitude, willingness to learn.
Willingness to travel for site visits and attend public open‑house meetings.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and compliance with health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Travel will be required depending on project needs.
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 the Ohio Power Siting Board, Kentucky Public Utilities Commission, and other states.
Previous consulting experience.
Experience with both ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro.
Relationships and understanding of utility company requirements in Ohio and surrounding states.
WSP Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (Cleveland, OH): $50,400 - $75,600. Compensation may vary based on education, experience, skills, and geographic location.
Equal Opportunity Employer
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
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