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.
• Prepare and manage Public Utility Commission/Public Service Commission applications, including expert testimony.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and contractors across the full project lifecycle.
• Engage with clients, agencies, landowners, and internal partners through strong stakeholder management skills, including public meetings and community outreach.
• Develop and lead proposals, define scopes, budgets, schedules, and client relationship growth.
• Promote innovation, operational efficiency, and best practices across project delivery.

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 as outlined above.

Skills

• Expertise in project permitting, siting and routing, and environmental impact assessment.
• Strong collaboration skills and understanding of the Texas/Louisiana regional energy markets.
• Experience with regulatory engagement and stakeholder management.
• Ability to prepare and manage Public Utility Commission/Public Service Commission applications, including expert testimony.
• Strong proposal development and client relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in managing budgets, schedules, and contractors across the full project lifecycle.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and public meetings/public outreach skills.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

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.
• Global reach, local expertise.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role may be based in Austin, TX; Houston, TX; San Antonio, TX; Fort Worth/Dallas, TX; Corpus Christi, TX; Baton Rouge, LA, or Albuquerque, NM.