WSP in the U.S. · 3 hours ago
On-Call Environmental Project Manager
Columbia, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$80/hr - $85/hr
10+ years expWSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm in the U.S., currently seeking an On-Call Environmental Project Manager. The role involves managing multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with environmental regulations and overseeing the preparation of environmental assessments and impact statements for hydroelectric projects.
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Responsibilities
Providing project team and clients with management expertise regarding potential impacts and mitigation related to hydroelectric and other types of water resource projects
Preparation and senior review of resources analysis related to Environmental Impact Statement / Environmental Assessment documents, primarily regarding licensing, relicensing, amendment or surrender of licenses for hydroelectric projects
Preparation and senior review of biological assessments and study plan determinations related to the licensing and relicensing of hydroelectric projects
Performing quality control reviews of NEPA documents prepared by other team members for the types of documents described above
Managing interdisciplinary teams preparing the types of documents described above
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
Required
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Sciences or equivalent
10+ years recent and relevant experience with hydropower licensing and/or NEPA compliance, and environmental technical report writing
Evidence of five years of work, within the last ten years, successfully managing multidisciplinary teams, meeting deadlines, and keeping a project within a contracted budget
A minimum of three years of work experience, within the last ten years, in preparing sections of environmental assessments (EA) or environmental impact statements (EIS) pursuant to the rules and regulations that implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and in the field of hydropower impact assessment, is required
Knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines, including FERC hydropower regulations, is essential
This position will primarily be an office position with limited field work
There will be periodic travel (estimated between 5-10%) with the potential for overnight stays
This position requires excellent communication, technical, and writing skills; attention to detail; and the ability to work independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team
Excellent organization and time-management
Preferred
Masters degree in Environmental Science or equivalent
High-level knowledge of hydroelectric licensing regulations and federal environmental laws and their implementing regulations, including, but not limited to: Federal Power Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and National Environmental Policy Act
Knowledge of current issues and processes related to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, including but not limited to hydroelectric project licensing, relicensing, and license surrender/decommissioning
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation (or other personal time)
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Company
WSP in the U.S.
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