Senior Environmental Planning and Permitting Specialist – England Region

Join WSP’s Regional Environmental Planning and Permitting Program as a key contributor focused on state and local project delivery across New England. This role emphasizes state permitting expertise
, master planning
, and resiliency and hazard mitigation planning
, while also supporting federal compliance as needed. You’ll lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships, and guide the development of planning and permitting documents for a diverse portfolio of infrastructure, environmental, and community-based projects.

• Lead strategic planning and permitting execution for projects in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and surrounding states.
• Prepare and oversee planning documents such as Open Space and Recreation Plans
  , Master Plans
  , Hazard Mitigation Plans
  , and Resiliency Strategies
  .
• Navigate state and local permitting processes, including MEPA, NH DES, and Maine DEP, ensuring compliance with regional environmental regulations.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and manage all components of environmental documentation and planning deliverables.
• Support pursuit and capture of exciting new opportunities and projects throughout the Northeast.
• Collaborate with municipal and state agencies, regional planning commissions, and community stakeholders.
• Provide mentorship to earlier-career staff, fostering growth and technical excellence.
• Support federal compliance documentation (e.g., NEPA, ESA, NHPA) when applicable, particularly for projects involving FHWA/DOTs, FEMA, and other agencies.
• Conduct impact assessments and regulatory analysis to inform planning and permitting strategies.
• Stay current on New England environmental planning trends, regulatory updates, and best practices.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Policy, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in environmental planning and permitting in New England.
• Demonstrated expertise in state permitting and local planning processes across MA, NH, ME, CT, RI, and VT.
• Proven experience developing and managing Open Space and Recreation Plans
  , Master Plans
  , and Hazard Mitigation Plans
  .
• Strong understanding of resiliency planning
  and hazard vulnerability assessments
  .
• Experience coordinating with local/state agencies and community stakeholders.
• Familiarity with federal environmental regulations (NEPA, ESA, NHPA, CZMA) and agencies.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor staff.
• Analytical skills, and familiarity with research techniques for local/regional geography, site planning, and ecology to identify development constraints and opportunities.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team of planners, biologists, and other technical experts to meet project objectives.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Ability to uphold workplace safety guidelines and to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

• Master’s Degree in relevant field of study.
• Professional licensure or certification (e.g., AICP, CEP).