WSP in the U.S. · 4 weeks ago
Lead Environmental Planner
2440 Louisiana Boulevard NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87110, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expWSP is a world-wide leader in environmental and transportation consulting and planning services, and they are seeking a Lead Environmental Planner in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The role involves managing environmental projects, ensuring compliance with environmental laws, and engaging in business development while collaborating with various stakeholders to achieve sustainable outcomes.
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Responsibilities
Manages the planning, development, and implementation of environmental projects to ensure that development projects comply with environmental laws and regulations with minimal supervision
Develop planning studies and documents related to environmental planning, including; National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act documentation and/or other environmental planning documentation, figures, and maps for environmental and transportation planning studies
Authors technical reports with clarity and minimal grammatical or spelling errors
Conducts biological evaluations and wetland studies in support of planning projects
Prepares and completes environmental survey reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects (e.g. Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act permitting, NEPA, etc.)
Provides environmental risk identification and impact assessment, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level threat mitigation and permitting activities projects to minimize impacts to the health of the environment and the population
Assist with scoping, strategic planning, and developing permitting execution strategy for clients on small - medium-sized projects
Actively engage in business development and proposal writing
Demonstrated commitment to keeping up-to-date in knowledge of current regulations and planning practices
Coordination, preparation, and submittal of development permit applications and other land use planning for energy (oil/gas, renewables, etc.), transportation, mining, or government projects with minimal supervision
Maintains and designs project tracking mechanisms, process design, and record keeping
Oversees implementation of project development requirements with WSP personnel, outside contractors, and agency / tribal stakeholders
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Participate in decision making to carry out land development with consideration given to the natural environment, social, political, and economic factors to achieve sustainable outcomes while following local, state, federal, and/or tribal environmental regulations and procedures
Conducts data collection, research, field surveys, and technical work under supervision - up to 50% time spent traveling
Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS data, and other visualization tools to determine exact locations of project areas, associated physical and wildlife sensitivities, and to uncover primary, secondary, and tertiary environmental impacts
Prepares technical memoranda, documentation, and reports under minimal supervision
Remain current in latest environmental planning subject matter, practices, regulations, and techniques
Responsible for understanding regulatory rules and rule changes
Manage field calendar for biological and cultural field surveys, often for multiple projects in multiple locations with up to 6 staff in the field at one time
Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams in executing project work, permitting strategy, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory compliance, including project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and task completion
Provide guidance to junior staff or interns to assist with project flow
Coordinate with clients, resource/regulatory agencies, and environmental and technical staff in a confident and professional manner
Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients
Manage field crews remotely or while in the field to ensure staff safety and adherence to proper protocols for data collection, documentation, and integrity
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Participate in public and stakeholder engagement in a professional manner
Other duties as required by business needs
Qualification
Required
7-10 years of experience working in the environmental planning field, completing environmental field surveys for plants and animals, construction support, impact assessments, and permitting
Bachelor's or Graduate Degree in Environmental Planning, Ecology, Biological Science (Botany, Wildlife Biology, etc.), Natural Resource Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
Exceptional technical writing skills
Effective analytical skills and prior experience with research techniques, local/regional ecology and habitats, and identification of wildlife and vegetation species common to the western US
Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and applicable Regional/State/Federal regulatory frameworks
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others and expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience
Proficiency with local plant and animal identification
Experience with discipline-specific software (Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS)
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
Preferred
Previous environmental consulting experience
Project Management experience, including proposal writing, client coordination, and managing scope / schedule / budget / staff
Growing industry knowledge through participating in local professional practice organization
Exposure to ArcGIS
Experience working with tribal, federal, state, or local agencies and the public
Experience with field delineation of wetlands and waters of the US or other field or permitting activities
Experience conducting protocol surveys for special status species, particularly avian raptors and endangered plants
Experience creating, editing, and analyzing information within Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to produce maps and spatial analysis for a variety of topic areas, including: natural resources, land use / land cover, ecotypes, habitat, etc
Familiarity with rules and regulations related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); Endangered Species Act; Migratory Bird Treaty Act; Clean Water Act; and state and local environmental rules and regulations and related reporting requirements (e.g., Environmental Assessments; Biological Assessments; Reclamation Plans; Pre-Construction Notifications; reclamation and restoration regulations)
Eager to participate in land management to promote responsible, sustainable development of oil and gas projects, renewable energy infrastructure, roads and bridges, and more
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