Technical Director, Environmental Planning

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Technical Director, Environmental Planner to proactively identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across our Midwest Region (KS, MO, NE, IA, SD, ND, MN, OK, AR) in the commercial, industrial, utility, energy, transmission, development, and/or transportation markets. Based in St. Louis, MO (Creve Coeur) or remote within the region, this role combines business development leadership with delivery of high-quality NEPA/impact assessment, nuclear licensing, and permitting work.

Responsibilities

• Build and expand client relationships, lead outreach and account positioning strategies
• Own and/or support proposal development from start to finish (strategy, teaming, scope/technical approach, pricing, schedule, and reviews)
• Plan and direct defensible NEPA and ER deliverables for nuclear and other energy projects, including EAs, EISs, and supporting technical studies
• Provide technical and administrative leadership on complex studies, mentor teams, and ensure regulatory compliance and on-time/on-budget delivery
• Lead interdisciplinary teams and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk from kickoff through closeout
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on NEPA strategy and compliance with related requirements (e.g., ESA, NHPA, CWA)
• Mentor and develop staff; set expectations, provide technical direction, and ensure consistent delivery standards
• Make sound, independent decisions on technical approaches, documentation, and risk mitigation for complex assignments

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree a plus
• Strong record of winning and delivering impact assessment and permitting work, with deep NEPA expertise and experience supporting nuclear licensing and other energy projects
• Experience with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license applications/Environmental Reports (ER) and nuclear licensing reviews is highly desirable
• Excellent writing, facilitation, and presentation skills; able to translate complex topics for varied audiences
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage projects to scope, schedule, and budget
• Demonstrated success developing winning proposals and growing client relationships

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental/biological science, planning, engineering, or related discipline
• 12+ years leading NEPA/ESIA efforts for energy or nuclear projects, including proposal leadership and client-facing delivery
• Strong command of NEPA and implementing regulations/guidance
• Experience supporting nuclear licensing reviews; NRC Environmental Reports (ER) experience preferred
• Excellent writing, facilitation, and presentation skills; able to translate complex topics for varied audiences
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage projects to scope, schedule, and budget
• Demonstrated success developing winning proposals and growing client relationships