Environmental Permitting Project Lead – Gulf Coast

WSP in the U.S.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Disability & life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Environmental Permitting Project Manager to support our Natural Resources and Environmental Planning practice across Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. You will lead permitting strategies, ensure environmental compliance, and coordinate with federal, state and local agencies throughout project lifecycles.

You will mentor junior staff, develop scopes, schedules and budgets, and collaborate with biologists, engineers and planners to deliver complex infrastructure, energy and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 7+ years in natural resources, environmental permitting, or related consulting.
• Experience working on projects in TX, LA, and OK.
• Strong understanding of NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, and state regulations.
• Experience coordinating with USACE, USFWS, NOAA, EPA and state agencies.
• Proven project management experience including scope, budget, and client communication.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills for reports and permit applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting and natural resource projects across TX, LA, and OK.
• Develop permitting strategies and regulatory pathways for infrastructure, energy, utilities, transportation, and industrial projects.
• Prepare and review permit applications, technical reports, environmental assessments, and supporting documents.
• Develop staffing plans and manage multidisciplinary teams, teaming partners, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies to facilitate project approvals.
• Provide environmental compliance guidance throughout project development and implementation.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets and proposals.

Skills

Environmental Permitting

Regulatory Coordination

Project Management

Technical Writing

Team Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Environmental Science/Natural Resources

Master's degree preferred

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Environmental Permitting Project Manager to support our Natural Resources and Environmental Planning practice across Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. You will lead permitting strategies, ensure environmental compliance, and coordinate with federal, state and local agencies throughout project lifecycles.

You will mentor junior staff, develop scopes, schedules and budgets, and collaborate with biologists, engineers and planners to deliver complex infrastructure, energy and