CanACRE Ltd.
Routing And Siting Specialist
Canacre's core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow's environment, land and right-of-way risks today. At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact. The Routing and Siting Specialist plays a key role in balancing technical, environmental, and social factors to determine appropriate locations for infrastructure projects. Responsibilities typical of a Routing and Siting Specialist in the Environment sector are provided below. Duties and Responsibilities: Route and Site Selection: Identify and evaluate potential routes or sites for projects, considering factors such as land use, environmental sensitivity, and proximity to existing infrastructure. Environmental and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that proposed sites and routes comply with environmental laws, local regulations, and land-use policies, including NEPA, state, and federal guidelines. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with landowners, government agencies, environmental groups, and the public to gather input and address concerns during the planning process. Data Analysis and Mapping: Use GIS and other mapping tools to analyze geographical data, evaluate terrain, and assess land conditions for potential projects. Impact Mitigation: Develop strategies to minimize the environmental and social impacts of the selected route or site, including avoiding sensitive habitats or cultural sites. Project Coordination: Work closely with engineers, environmental planners, and regulatory bodies to integrate routing and siting considerations into the overall project plan. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resource management, geography, engineering, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of professional routing and siting experience (preferably in consulting). Experience with electric utility permitting processes (application development, information requests, hearing support) would be considered an asset. Professional experience with ESRI mapping systems Strong understanding of federal, state, and local routing and NEPA regulations. Ability to coordinate with various regulatory bodies and interdisciplinary teams. Ability to think critically and effectively problem-solve. Data interpretation and analysis. Strong verbal and written communication skills data collection and interpretation, technical report writing, client communications, etc. Excellent time management skills and ability to commit to and meet deadlines. Experience in impact assessment inputs would be considered an asset.
Canacre's core services focus on leadership in Environment and Land services throughout the project lifecycle. At Canacre, we emphasize continuous development and growth. Our commitment to investing in industry knowledge and the expertise of our teams sets us apart. Our goals are to provide technical leadership for greater regulatory understanding and certainty and to build collaborative relationships with stakeholders, mitigating tomorrow's environment, land and right-of-way risks today. At Canacre, we act with honesty and integrity within a culture where trust, collaboration, and teamwork flourish. We commit to diversity, inclusivity and the celebration of successes. Our vision is to foster an environment that promotes inspired and empowered team members who make an impact. The Routing and Siting Specialist plays a key role in balancing technical, environmental, and social factors to determine appropriate locations for infrastructure projects. Responsibilities typical of a Routing and Siting Specialist in the Environment sector are provided below. Duties and Responsibilities: Route and Site Selection: Identify and evaluate potential routes or sites for projects, considering factors such as land use, environmental sensitivity, and proximity to existing infrastructure. Environmental and Regulatory Compliance: Ensure that proposed sites and routes comply with environmental laws, local regulations, and land-use policies, including NEPA, state, and federal guidelines. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with landowners, government agencies, environmental groups, and the public to gather input and address concerns during the planning process. Data Analysis and Mapping: Use GIS and other mapping tools to analyze geographical data, evaluate terrain, and assess land conditions for potential projects. Impact Mitigation: Develop strategies to minimize the environmental and social impacts of the selected route or site, including avoiding sensitive habitats or cultural sites. Project Coordination: Work closely with engineers, environmental planners, and regulatory bodies to integrate routing and siting considerations into the overall project plan. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resource management, geography, engineering, or a related field. Minimum 5 years of professional routing and siting experience (preferably in consulting). Experience with electric utility permitting processes (application development, information requests, hearing support) would be considered an asset. Professional experience with ESRI mapping systems Strong understanding of federal, state, and local routing and NEPA regulations. Ability to coordinate with various regulatory bodies and interdisciplinary teams. Ability to think critically and effectively problem-solve. Data interpretation and analysis. Strong verbal and written communication skills data collection and interpretation, technical report writing, client communications, etc. Excellent time management skills and ability to commit to and meet deadlines. Experience in impact assessment inputs would be considered an asset.