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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Lead Environmental Planning and Permitting Specialist

10 Al Paul Lane, Merrimack, NH, 03054, US

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

7+ years exp

WSP USA is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Lead Environmental Planning and Permitting Specialist to manage environmental documentation, client communications, and project delivery while mentoring junior staff and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

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Responsibilities

Assist with scoping, strategic planning, and developing permitting execution strategy for clients on a variety of projects, encompassing development of proposals, including development of scope of work/technical approach, budget, and schedule

Prepare and complete environmental survey reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects (e.g. ESA and CWA permitting, NEPA, state level environmental policy acts, etc.)

Perform professional environmental planning work and conduct investigations, inspections, and environmental studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental needs

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 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 medium- to large-sized projects

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

Actively engage in business development and proposal writing

Remain current in latest environmental planning subject matter, practices, regulations, and techniques

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

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Environmental PlanningNEPA ComplianceEnvironmental Impact AssessmentRegulatory ComplianceAnalytical SkillsTechnical WritingProject ManagementInterpersonal CommunicationLeadershipCritical Thinking

Required

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

Preferred

Master's Degree is preferred

Essential professional licensure/certification

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

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