Environmental Project Manager

Why WSP?

At WSP, we’re shaping the future of energy infrastructure while creating a workplace where our people can thrive. You’ll join a global professional services firm driven by purpose, collaboration, and innovation—where your expertise directly contributes to resilient, sustainable communities.

About the Role

We are seeking an accomplished Environmental Project Manager with experience managing both large and small environmental projects within the power and energy sector. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic, growing team delivering impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving industry.

Responsibilities

• Manage environmental permitting, applications, agency coordination, public meetings, and stakeholder engagement.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams across complex energy projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Direct site selection and route evaluation for transmission, distribution, and generation facilities.
• Partner with local, state, and federal agencies; provide strategic guidance on state filing requirements.
• Champion innovation, operational efficiency, and best practices across project delivery.
• Lead proposal development, scope definition, budgets, schedules, and client relationship growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or a related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 7+ years of experience managing environmental projects in the energy sector (transmission, generation, renewables, or pipelines).
• Demonstrated expertise in permitting, siting and routing, impact assessments, and regulatory compliance in TX, LA, AR, OK, NM, or MS.
• Experience preparing and managing Public Utility Commission/Public Service Commission applications, including expert testimony.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and contractors across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including public meetings and community outreach.
• Track record of successful proposal development, client growth, and project leadership.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Required qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 7+ years of experience managing environmental projects in the energy sector.

Skills

• Expertise in permitting, siting and routing, impact assessments, and regulatory compliance.
• Public utility commission/public service commission application experience.
• Stakeholder engagement skills, including public meetings and community outreach.
• Proposal development, scope definition, budgets, schedules, and client relationship growth.
• Championing innovation, operational efficiency, and best practices.

Benefits

• Flexible and agile workplace model.
• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this role may vary based on project demands and client needs.