Environmental Planner

WSP•New Albany, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Environmental Planner for our Richmond, VA office. This role involves assisting staff in energy infrastructure siting and routing projects. Responsibilities include gathering background data, preparing maps, documenting findings for clients and agencies, participating in public meetings, conducting windshield surveys, and preparing defensible reports on the siting process. The role also involves liaising with governmental agencies, clients, and team members, researching permitting requirements, and assisting with field reviews to determine suitable project sites. The Environmental Planner will interface with internal Project Managers, staff, clients, and sub-contractors.

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
Must be authorized to work in the United States

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
Document the siting 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