Environmental Planner

WSP • New Albany, VA

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About The Position

This Opportunity Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future! WSP is currently initiating a search for an Environmental Planner for our Richmond, VA office. Your Impact Assist staff in energy infrastructure siting and routing projects Gather background data for project areas, prepare siting and routing maps, participate in meetings to document findings to clients and/or agencies, participate in public open house meetings, conduct windshield surveys of proposed sites and/or routes, and document the siting process at the end of the process into a defensible report. Liaison with various governmental agencies, clients, and team members. Prepare siting reports that document the siting process and why a site or route was selected. Research local, state, and federal permitting requirements Assist staff in field reviews and investigations to determine suitable project site locations Interface with internal Project Managers, staff, clients, and sub-contractors Who You Are

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape Architecture, or related degree
• 1-3 years of experience
• Knowledge and interest in federal, state, and local environmental policy and regulation
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a team and collaborative environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Self-starter willing to tackle a variety of tasks simultaneously
• Strong organizational and writing skills, attention to detail, and critical thinking skills
• Willing to do some travel for site visits and attend public open house meetings.
• High level of motivation, positive attitude, willingness to learn and take on responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Assist staff in energy infrastructure siting and routing projects
• Gather background data for project areas, prepare siting and routing maps, participate in meetings to document findings to clients and/or agencies, participate in public open house meetings, conduct windshield surveys of proposed sites and/or routes, and document the siting process at the end of the process into a defensible report.
• Liaison with various governmental agencies, clients, and team members.
• Prepare siting reports that document the siting process and why a site or route was selected.
• Research local, state, and federal permitting requirements
• Assist staff in field reviews and investigations to determine suitable project site locations
• Interface with internal Project Managers, staff, clients, and sub-contractors

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees