Environmental Permitting and FERC Specialist

WSP in the U.S.; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible workplace

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Environmental Permitting and FERC Specialist to support energy projects from the Pittsburgh or Wexford offices. You will perform permitting, regulatory analysis, and technical reporting for projects including natural gas pipelines, LNG terminals, renewables, and transmission lines.

Ideal candidates have 7–10 years of relevant experience, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to lead field activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a natural science or engineering field.
• 7–10 years of applicable work and/or internship experience.
• Ability to direct others in the field (subcontractors) and QA.
• Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
• Up to 20% travel.
• Strong MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare permit applications for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, maintenance, or decommissioning.
• Evaluate regulatory requirements.
• Maintain records and survey reports.
• Produce and review construction documents and specs.
• Assist with technical project documents and data manipulation.
• Contribute to project plans, schedules, and monthly reporting.
• Communicate with clients, regulators, and stakeholders; prepare technical reports and presentations.

Skills

FERC experience

MS Office

GIS (ArcGIS)

Field work

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in natural science or engineering

Tools

ArcGIS

GIS mapping

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.

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.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.