Senior Environmental/Licensing Specialist

WSP in the U.S.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Senior Environmental/Licensing Specialist in St. Louis to provide high-quality nuclear environmental licensing services. The role involves leading the preparation of NRC Environmental Reports and managing environmental studies for energy projects.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 12 years of experience in NEPA assessments. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. The position also offers opportunities to mentor staff and contribute to business development.

Qualifications

• 12+ years leading NEPA/environmental impact assessments for energy or nuclear projects.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or managing NRC Environmental Reports and nuclear licensing reviews.
• Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare NRC Environmental Reports and NEPA documents for nuclear and other energy projects.
• Oversee environmental field studies and integrate results into deliverables.
• Lead projects and multidisciplinary teams from initiation to closeout.

Skills

NEPA/impact assessment

Technical writing

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in environmental/biological science, planning, engineering, or related discipline

Master’s Degree (preferred)

Job description

Overview

WSP seeks a Senior Environmental/Licensing Specialist to support our nuclear environmental services business team. The role involves delivering high‑quality nuclear environmental licensing services in accordance with NRC regulations (10 CFR Parts 50, 51, 52, 53, 57, 73) and relevant guidance (Regulatory Guide 4.2, NUREG 1555, NUREG 1748). The position requires a strong foundation in NEPA/impact assessment and related environmental laws (e.g., Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Executive Orders, etc.) relevant to new facility permitting and licensing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct preparation of NRC Environmental Reports (ER) and NEPA documents (EAs, EISs) for nuclear and other energy projects, ensuring technical quality, consistency, and defensibility.
• Define, scope, and oversee execution of required environmental field and technical studies (e.g., ecological surveys, cultural resources, hydrology, water quality, land use, socioeconomics) and integrate results into ER and NEPA deliverables.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of subject matter experts to deliver technically sound and regulatory compliant analyses across all environmental resource areas.
• Manage project development for nuclear and other market sectors, overseeing scope, schedule, budget, and quality from pursuit through execution.
• Provide quality oversight and regulatory compliance review for submittals to clients and agencies.
• Collaborate with project proponents/clients and dialog effectively with agency representatives including NRC staff.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams and manage projects from initiation through closeout, including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on NRC environmental requirements, NEPA strategy, and compliance with related requirements.
• Contribute to client relationship management and targeted business development activities within the nuclear and energy sectors.
• Own and/or support proposal development, including defining scope/technical approach, pricing, schedule, strategy, and teaming for nuclear environmental and licensing projects.
• Mentor and develop staff and SMEs in technical execution, regulatory requirements, and quality expectations.
• Make sound, independent decisions on technical approaches, documentation, and risk mitigation for complex assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in environmental/biological science, planning, engineering, or related discipline.
• 12+ years leading NEPA/environmental impact assessments for energy or nuclear projects, including proposal leadership and client‑facing delivery.
• Strong command of NEPA and implementing regulations/guidance.
• Demonstrated experience preparing or managing NRC Environmental Reports (ER) and nuclear licensing reviews.
• Strong technical writing, facilitation, communication, and presentation skills, and ability to translate complex topics for varied audiences.
• Ability to synthesize diverse inputs into clear, defensible documents suitable for public review.
• Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary teams and manage projects to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Demonstrated success developing winning proposals and growing client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree.
• Essential professional licensure/certification.
• Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline‑specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi‑project environment.

EEO Statement

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.