Natural Resources Consultant
About the role
WSP is seeking a Natural Resources Consultant to support our Texas & Louisiana region. This position will be part of our Earth & Environment Team, supporting a variety of natural resources, environmental permitting, and ecological assessment projects throughout the region. As part of a growing organization, you will work alongside scientists, planners, engineers, and environmental professionals to help clients navigate complex environmental challenges while promoting responsible resource management and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting natural resources projects, conducting environmental field investigations, evaluating ecological resources, and coordinating with regulatory agencies. This role provides the opportunity to expand technical expertise, contribute to diverse energy and infrastructure projects, and support environmental stewardship initiatives across multiple market sectors. As our natural resources practice continues to grow, you will assist with environmental assessments, biological surveys, habitat evaluations, permitting efforts, and compliance support for energy, industrial, infrastructure, and land development projects. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges.
Responsibilities
- Support project managers in the execution of natural resources and environmental permitting projects, helping ensure high-quality deliverables are completed on schedule and within budget.
- Conduct field investigations, biological assessments, habitat evaluations, wetland delineations, vegetation surveys, and other natural resource studies to support project development.
- Evaluate potential environmental impacts to wetlands, streams, wildlife habitat, threatened and endangered species, and other sensitive natural resources.
- Prepare technical reports, environmental analyses, permit applications, agency coordination materials, and regulatory compliance