Senior Environmental Permitting Project Leader

WSP in the U.S.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Environmental Permitting Project Manager to lead permitting strategies and regulatory coordination for projects across Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, prepare permit applications and environmental reports, mentor staff, and support business development while ensuring NEPA, CWA, ESA and state requirements are met.

This role focuses on delivering compliant, practical solutions within energy, utilities, transportation and infrastructure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science, Ecology, Geography, or a related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in natural resources, environmental permitting, or related field.
• Experience supporting projects in Texas, Louisiana and/or Oklahoma.
• Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks including NEPA, Clean Water Act Sections 404 and 401, Endangered Species Act, and related state regs.
• 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, budget, and client communication.
• Strong technical writing and communication skills with experience preparing reports and permit applications.
• Ability to travel 15-20% including occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities

• Support and 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 permit applications, technical reports, environmental assessments, and supporting documentation.
• Develop staffing plans and manage multidisciplinary teams, teaming partners, and subcontractors to meet project requirements and client commitments.
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to facilitate approvals.
• Provide environmental compliance guidance throughout project development and implementation.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, budgets, and proposals.
• Manage multiple projects with quality deliverables on time and within budget.
• Mentor and support the professional development of junior environmental staff.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and support business development initiatives.

Skills

Environmental permitting

NEPA

Regulatory coordination

Project management

Biology

Environmental planning

Technical writing

Client communication

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology/Environmental Science

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an Environmental Permitting Project Manager to lead permitting strategies and regulatory coordination for projects across Texas, Louisiana and Oklahoma. You will manage multidisciplinary teams, prepare permit applications and environmental reports, mentor staff, and support business development while ensuring NEPA, CWA, ESA and state requirements are met.

This role focuses on delivering compliant, practical solutions within energy, utilities, transportation and infrastructure