Senior Environmental Permitting Program Manager

WSP USA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

WSP USA seeks an Environmental Permitting Project Manager to lead permitting strategies and environmental planning across Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. The role involves regulatory coordination, technical reporting, and managing multidisciplinary teams on energy, infrastructure and transit projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in NEPA, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement, with travel of 15–20% across Gulf Coast states.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• Experience with NEPA, Clean Water Act, and Endangered Species Act.
• Strong project management and client communication skills.
• Ability to travel 15–20% including overnight trips.

Responsibilities

• Develop permitting strategies and regulatory documentation for projects.
• Coordinate with agencies (USACE, USFWS, NOAA, EPA) for approvals.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and budgets.
• Mentor junior staff and support business development.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory coordination

Environmental permitting

Technical writing

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Environmental Science or related field

Master's degree in Environmental Science or related field

Job description

WSP USA seeks an Environmental Permitting Project Manager to lead permitting strategies and environmental planning across Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. The role involves regulatory coordination, technical reporting, and managing multidisciplinary teams on energy, infrastructure and transit projects.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in NEPA, environmental compliance, and stakeholder engagement, with travel of 15–20% across Gulf Coast states.