Environmental Permitting and FERC Specialist

WSP Global Inc.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Environmental Permitting and FERC Specialist for our Pittsburgh or Wexford offices. You will support energy projects with regulatory permitting and environmental assessments, combining field and desktop work to deliver high-quality studies.

The role requires 7–10 years of experience, strong FERC knowledge, and the ability to manage field teams. You will travel up to 20% and collaborate with clients and regulators, leveraging GIS and MS Office tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering.
• 7–10 years of related work or internship experience.
• Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Ability to direct field personnel and provide construction QA.
• Up to 20% travel.
• Strong MS Office Suite skills.
• Experience with desktop/online studies in natural resource topics; GIS/map interpretation.
• Ability to work in the field in extreme weather.
• Navigate in the field using GPS/maps/aerials.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; client/regulator liaison.

Responsibilities

• Prepare permit applications for federal, state or local authorities for energy/industrial projects.
• Evaluate regulatory requirements for projects.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Produce and review construction documents and specs.
• Assist with technical project documents and data handling.
• Support project plans, schedules, and management reporting.
• Communicate with clients, regulators, and stakeholders; prepare reports and presentations.

Skills

FERC experience

MS Office

Field leadership

Technical report writing

GIS knowledge

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Multi-tasking

Driving license

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering

Tools

ArcGIS software

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Environmental Permitting and FERC Specialist for our Pittsburgh or Wexford based offices. As part of our team, you will provide high-quality analytical support to WSP clients while working closely with other team members. Assignments will be a mix of field and desktop work focused on but not limited to, impact assessment and permitting for new energy projects (e.g., natural gas pipelines, Liquified Natural Gas terminals, renewables, transmission lines, etc.). This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to advance their career with a global sustainability leader.

Your Impact

• Prepare permit applications when required by federal, state or local environmental regulatory authorities for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, maintenance, or decommissioning.
• Evaluate regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Production and senior review of construction documents including design drawings and specifications.
• Assist with the preparation of technical project documents, including, but not limited to: writing, word processing, building tables and spreadsheets, tabulating and manipulating data, producing hard copy documents, completing air and erosion control engineering calculations commensurate with the candidate’s background.
• Assist with the development of project plans and schedules; and assist with the development of project management reporting, such as monthly progress reports.
• Communicate with internal and external clients, including requesting project information, answering regulatory questions, and providing recommendations. Prepare and review technical reports and presentations for clients, regulators, and other stakeholders.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering field of study.
• 7-10 years of applicable work and/or internship experience.
• Ability to direct others in the field, such as subcontractors and provide construction quality assurance.
• Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Up to 20% travel.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite software.
• Experience conducting desktop and online studies or research on a wide variety of natural resource or resource planning topics, Geographic Information System, map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, U.S. Geological Survey, aerial photography)
• Ability to work effectively in the field during cold and hot weather conditions.
• Ability to navigate in the field using Global Position System, maps and aerial photographs.
• Demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate technical documents and reports.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, which include being comfortable and effective at communicating technical knowledge and concepts to other staff, clients, regulatory agencies, and project stakeholders.
• Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety protocols.
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant – team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with or knowledge of natural resource management agencies and regulatory agencies (e.g., Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, etc.).
• Field or consulting experience.
• Comfort and familiarity with active construction sites.
• Familiarity with field survey techniques.
• Applied and working knowledge of ArcGIS software.

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