Environmental Planning Lead - NEPA & Multimodal

WSP in the U.S.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner in Boston, MA to lead NEPA projects and develop planning studies for transportation initiatives. You will manage teams, conduct analyses, and prepare NEPA documents for federal/state projects while coordinating with municipalities, DOTs and transit agencies.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to guide junior staff. Occasional travel and a focus on QA/QC are expected within a growing NEPA practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years in environmental planning, surveys, permitting, and impact assessments.
• Strong analytical methods and regulatory knowledge.
• Experience leading reports, NEPA docs, and licensing processes.
• Coordinating with clients, agencies, and staff; QA/QC adherence.
• Proficiency with NEPA processes and consulting practices.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to lead junior members.

Responsibilities

• Lead or manage NEPA projects (CE/EA/EIS) and prepare NEPA documents.
• Develop planning studies and environmental reports for transportation projects.
• Conduct corridor and subarea planning for multimodal projects.
• Develop pre-NEPA and feasibility studies for environmental planning.
• Lead data collection, research, documentation, and analyses.
• Utilize GIS for data analysis and map generation relevant to studies.
• Support public outreach and stakeholder involvement.
• Assist with business development and client relationship management.
• Draft scopes of work, fee proposals, and responses to RFPs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Self-leadership

Interpersonal communication

Project management

GIS data analysis

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering

Master's Degree (preferred)

Licensure/Certification (essential)

Tools

ArcGIS

MS Office Suite

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Environmental Planner in Boston, MA to lead NEPA projects and develop planning studies for transportation initiatives. You will manage teams, conduct analyses, and prepare NEPA documents for federal/state projects while coordinating with municipalities, DOTs and transit agencies.

The role requires strong regulatory knowledge, excellent communication, and the ability to guide junior staff. Occasional travel and a focus on QA/QC are expected within a growing NEPA practice.