Environmental Planner/Siting Specialist, Position Location:

Cincinnati, OH or Indianapolis, IN (Hybrid Work Schedule) Summary My client is a growing engineering and environmental consulting firm seeking a full-time Environmental Planner / Siting Specialist to support utility and infrastructure siting projects throughout Ohio, southern Indiana, and northern Kentucky. This hybrid position offers the flexibility of partial remote work while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams across multiple regional offices. The ideal candidate will live within a two-hour commute of the southern Ohio/Indiana region to attend client meetings, public outreach events, and site visits . In this role, you'll work alongside engineers, environmental scientists, planners, and GIS professionals to evaluate project routes, support environmental permitting, prepare planning documentation, analyze spatial data, and help move infrastructure projects from planning through approval . Candidates with a range of experience levels are encouraged to apply, with compensation based on qualifications and experience. Environmental Planner/Siting Specialist Key Responsibilities Completing route/site selection studies, feasibility studies, and location analyses . Preparing public outreach graphics, presentation maps, and informational materials. Generating spatial data and maps to support field work and technical reports. Assisting with permitting agency submittals and regulatory compliance. Performing and assisting with other related planning tasks as directed. Environmental Planner/Siting Specialist Qualifications Bachelor's degree or higher in Environmental Science, Geography, Planning, Ecology, Biology, or a closely related field. 2+ years of relevant professional experience, with demonstrated background in site or route selection. Working familiarity with the Ohio Power Siting Board or equivalent state utility commission application processes and submittals is preferred. Strong working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS), specifically ArcGIS Pro. Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and reliable personal transportation .

Pay:

$80,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have experience with utility, transmission line, pipeline, renewable energy, or other linear infrastructure siting projects? Which types of projects have you worked on? (Select all that apply.) A. All of the below B. Electric Transmission C. Electric Distribution D. Natural Gas Pipeline E. Renewable Energy F. Telecommunications G. Transportation H. Water/Wastewater I. Other Infrastructure J. None of the Above Which GIS platforms are you proficient with? (Select all that apply.) A. ArcGIS Pro B. ArcGIS Online C. ArcGIS Enterprise

D. QGIS E.

AutoCAD Map F. Other (Please specify) G. None Which environmental permitting or regulatory programs have you worked with? (Select all that apply.)

A. NEPA B.

Section 404/401 C. Endangered Species D. Cultural Resources E. Wetlands F. State Environmental Permitting G. Public Utility Siting H. None Have you worked with a Public Utilities Commission or Siting Board? If yes, which one(s)? Do you have experience supporting public meetings or stakeholder outreach? Briefly describe your most relevant utility siting or environmental planning project. What city and state do you currently live in?

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

environmental planning or utility siting: 2 years (Preferred) GIS software (such as

ArcGIS Pro or ArcGIS Online:

2 years (Required) Environmental reports, permits, and technical documentation: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Indianapolis, IN 46204