Gulf South Natural Resources Permitting Specialist

WSP France; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks a Natural Resources Consultant to support the Texas & Louisiana region within our Earth & Environment Team. You will contribute to natural resources projects, ecological assessments, and environmental permitting across energy and infrastructure sectors.

The role involves field investigations, regulatory coordination, and preparation of technical reports while collaborating with scientists, planners, and engineers to navigate environmental challenges and promote responsible resource

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Planning, Wildlife Biology, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience supporting natural resources, ecological consulting, environmental permitting, or related environmental projects.
• Experience conducting environmental field surveys and natural resource assessments.
• Familiarity with wetland regulations, threatened & endangered species considerations, habitat assessments, or permitting requirements.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations including permitting frameworks.
• Experience preparing technical reports, environmental assessments, permit applications, and resource agency correspondence.
• Familiarity with energy, infrastructure, industrial, transportation, renewable energy, transmission, or similar development projects.
• Working knowledge of GIS applications, environmental data collection methods, and field documentation practices.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written & verbal communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard environmental data management tools.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for field assignments and meetings.
• Preferred certifications such as PWS or CWB; experience with wetland delineations and 404/401 permitting.

Responsibilities

• Support project managers in executing natural resources and environmental permitting projects, ensuring high-quality deliverables on schedule and within budget.
• Conduct field investigations, biological assessments, habitat evaluations, wetland delineations, and vegetation surveys.
• Evaluate potential environmental impacts to wetlands, streams, wildlife habitat, and endangered species.
• Prepare technical reports, environmental analyses, permit applications, and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Assist with federal, state, and local environmental permitting efforts including agency consultation.
• Support field data collection, analysis, and interpretation for project planning.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, landowners, and clients to advance projects.
• Monitor regulations and permitting requirements for energy, infrastructure projects.
• Maintain field records, GIS data, and project documentation.
• Participate in fieldwork, site visits, agency meetings, and client engagements in Gulf South region.
• Promote health, safety, and environmental stewardship in project delivery.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Planning, Wildlife Biology, or related

Tools

GIS applications

Microsoft Office Suite

Environmental data management tools

Job description

WSP seeks a Natural Resources Consultant to support the Texas & Louisiana region within our Earth & Environment Team. You will contribute to natural resources projects, ecological assessments, and environmental permitting across energy and infrastructure sectors.

The role involves field investigations, regulatory coordination, and preparation of technical reports while collaborating with scientists, planners, and engineers to navigate environmental challenges and promote responsible resource