Lead EIA Consultant – Energy & Infrastructure

WSP in the U.S.; Southampton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental inputs to energy T&D infrastructure projects. You will work with environmental specialists and design teams to improve environmental performance across diverse sectors.

You will manage bidding, project execution, and financials while delivering expert environmental advice to clients and colleagues. This role emphasizes strategic development, stakeholder engagement, and high standards of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Relevant environmental degree level qualification in EIA or similar.
• Chartered Environmental Status or full membership of IEMA or similar professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental elements of energy T&D infrastructure projects.
• Manage bidding, project teams, delivery and financials.
• Provide environmental advice to clients, project managers and colleagues.
• Oversee planning applications, EA/EIA, route optioneering and site selection.
• Engage stakeholders and support for examinations and inquiries.
• Develop resourcing, programming and strategy in project delivery.
• Promote innovative techniques like Digital EIA and Future Ready EIA.
• Mentor junior colleagues and promote health and safety values.

Skills

EIA experience

Chartered status aspiring

Verbal and written communication

Infrastructure project experience

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Project management

Education

Environment degree in EIA

Job description

WSP is seeking a Principal EIA Consultant to lead environmental inputs to energy T&D infrastructure projects. You will work with environmental specialists and design teams to improve environmental performance across diverse sectors.

You will manage bidding, project execution, and financials while delivering expert environmental advice to clients and colleagues. This role emphasizes strategic development, stakeholder engagement, and high standards of safety and quality.