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# Siting and Routing Specialist

- **Company:** AECOM
- **Location:** Arlington, VA, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $86,000.0 - $135,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, Data Analysis, Routing, Esri GIS (Software)
- **Published:** July 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3314082658&tx=JT10395UTD&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

The Siting and Routing Specialist will join an interdisciplinary, collaborative environment within AECOM's Mid-Atlantic Environmental Planning and Permitting (EPP) department. This role involves performing siting and routing studies for linear projects, transmission line and substation routing and siting alternatives development and/or siting for new oil and gas lines and transfer stations. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in these areas through GIS-based skills, siting and routing experience, technical writing and data analysis, and other demonstrated experience., * BA/BS in Environmental Science, Environmental Planning, Geographic Information Systems, Environmental Studies, Geography/Regional Planning, or another related field + 6 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and / or education.

 * Siting and routing experience required.
 * Due to other nature of work, US Citizenship is required
 * Valid Driver's License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review.

Preferred Qualifications:

 * 5-10 years of direct siting, routing development experience, technical writing, data analysis, ESRI GIS experience directly related to transmission siting and routing studies, permitting and environmental impact assessment experience, and/or team leadership.
 * Assist with technical reviews and quality reviews of work completed by other staff and collaborate with other team members throughout the project to succeed in meeting important client driven deadlines.
 * Experience in the Mid-Atlantic region (PA, NJ, DE, MD, VA, WV, OH, IN, IL, KY; other state experiences will be considered).
 * 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.
 * Experience working in a fast-paced, demanding consulting environment and holds a high degree of self-motivation and team leadership skills.

## Description

* Conduct and lead siting and routing studies through development of potential routing and siting options within a geodatabase and ArcPro or other ESRI based GIS platforms. Experience in performing routing and siting should be demonstrated during the interview.
 * Support siting and routing studies by developing quantitative and qualitative outputs and metrics, mapping packages, technical siting study report writing, and completing environmental impact assessments.
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 * Perform desktop environmental data inventory collection, data review, routing and siting analysis, and environmental impact assessments.
 * Participate in and lead client meetings, site walkdowns, assist in preparing for public meetings, and public utility commission filings for each project.
 * Assist with technical reviews and quality reviews of work completed by other staff and collaborate with other team members throughout the project to succeed in meeting important client driven deadlines.
 * Ability to work as a technical specialist as part of a larger team or work independently based on project needs.
 * Assist with technical reviews and quality reviews of work completed by other staff and collaborate with other team members throughout the project to succeed in meeting important client driven deadlines.
 * Assist AECOM Senior Project Managers and AECOM Leadership with business development activities, proposals and qualifications packages and client development.
 * Work may require extended hours, evening hours, and/or overnight travel.


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