Mining Permitting Specialist — Field & Regulatory

WSP in the U.S.; Reno (NV); Hybrid; USD 69,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work environment

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Permitting Specialist to join our Mine Environment team in a full-time role, with a preferred Nevada location. You will support permitting and environmental projects, work with senior specialists, perform data analysis, field data collection, and technical reporting.

This position offers growth within a global mining team, opportunities to work on diverse projects including water, land, and remediation efforts, and may require travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with regulatory/permitting focus
• 3–10 years in natural resources, permitting, or related fields
• Understanding of state and federal mining regulations and NEPA
• Experience delivering work products in consulting environments
• Strong written and oral communication for reports and presentations

Responsibilities

• Support mining projects with data collection, permitting and baseline studies.
• Develop proposals for mine permitting projects.
• Deliver high-quality reports on time and within budget.
• Design, plan, and execute field programs.
• Analyze data and ensure quality control.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on environmental assessments and permit applications.
• Build and maintain client relationships.
• Promote a safety-first culture.
• Adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and policies.
• Travel as required.

Skills

Permitting

Regulatory compliance

Data analysis

Report writing

Team collaboration

Field programs

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Biology, or related field

Graduate degree preferred

MSHA 24-hr qualification

Job description

WSP is seeking a Junior to Mid-level Permitting Specialist to join our Mine Environment team in a full-time role, with a preferred Nevada location. You will support permitting and environmental projects, work with senior specialists, perform data analysis, field data collection, and technical reporting.

This position offers growth within a global mining team, opportunities to work on diverse projects including water, land, and remediation efforts, and may require travel.