Lead Environmental Planning and Permitting Specialist

This Opportunity

Serve as key member of WSP’s regional Environmental Planning and Permitting program, with focus on project delivery, client communications, and project/task/staff management. Management and preparation of documentation compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for a variety of project scopes and clients. Specific tasks would include preparing and adhering to scopes, schedules, budgets, completing or overseeing all components of environmental documentation, and mentoring junior staff.

Will work collaboratively with Environmental Planning and Permitting leadership and technical staff throughout the northeastern US. Proven experience with Federal and State agencies is a requirement; experience with regional Transportation is preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Policy, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)
• 7 to 10 years of experience working in the environmental planning field, completing environmental impact assessments, and permitting.
• Highly proficient analytical skills and prior experience with research techniques, local/regional ecology, habitats, and applicable regulatory zone.
• Expertise and experience relevant environmental laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and applicable Regional/State/Federal regulatory framework.
• Demonstrated experience leading and reviewing environmental planning technical reports, environmental impact evaluations, siting reports, and environmental permit applications and licensing, including field surveys and reporting, and resource and impact evaluations (e.g. commercial, renewable energy, infrastructure, etc.)
• Established experience coordinating with clients, regulatory permitting and resource agencies, and environmental technical staff required.
• Well-developed expertise with consulting practices, conducting NEPA / CEQA / other analysis and preparation of associated documentation.
• Highly proficient self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.

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