Senior Environmental Permitting Lead — Gulf Coast Projects

WSP in the U.S.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Environmental Permitting Project Manager to support the Natural Resources and Environmental Planning practice across Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. You will manage permitting strategies, regulatory coordination, and environmental planning for diverse energy, utility, transportation, and infrastructure projects.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, mentor staff, and engage with regulators to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Environmental Planning, Ecology, Geography, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in natural resources, environmental permitting, environmental consulting, or related field.
• Experience supporting projects in Texas, Louisiana and/or Oklahoma.
• Strong understanding of environmental permitting processes and regulatory frameworks, including NEPA, Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401, Endangered Species Act, and related state regulations.
• Experience coordinating with agencies such as USACE, USFWS, NOAA, EPA, and state natural resource agencies.
• Knowledge of wetland permitting, habitat assessments, ecological surveys, mitigation planning, and environmental compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated project management experience, including scope development, budget management, and client communication.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills with experience preparing reports, permit applications, and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting and natural resource projects across TX, LA, and OK.
• Develop permitting strategies and regulatory pathways for infrastructure, energy, utility, transportation, and industrial projects.
• Prepare and review permit applications, technical reports, environmental assessments, and supporting documentation.
• Develop staffing plans and manage multidisciplinary teams, teaming partners, and subcontractors.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies to facilitate project approvals.
• Provide technical oversight for wetland delineations, habitat assessments, and species evaluations.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and proposals.
• Manage multiple projects ensuring on-time, within-budget deliverables.

Skills

Environmental permitting

Project management

Regulatory coordination

NEPA knowledge

Agency coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Environmental Science/Environmental Planning

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Environmental Permitting Project Manager to support the Natural Resources and Environmental Planning practice across Texas, Louisiana, and Oklahoma. You will manage permitting strategies, regulatory coordination, and environmental planning for diverse energy, utility, transportation, and infrastructure projects.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams, mentor staff, and engage with regulators to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.