Senior Environmental Planning & Permitting Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Merrimack (NH); On-site; USD 99,300 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

WSP is seeking a senior environmental project manager and technical lead in our Merrimack, NH office. You will independently manage environmental permitting and planning projects from pursuit through delivery, develop winning proposals, and advise clients navigating complex regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams, deliver high-quality technical documents, manage scopes and budgets, and lead agency coordination for federal and state environmental reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science and Policy, or related field (or equivalent).
• 10+ years of experience managing environmental planning, permitting, and regulatory compliance projects.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing client relationships.
• Strong understanding of NEPA, USACE permitting, Coastal Zone Management Act, ESA, NHPA and related regulations.
• Experience supporting FHWA, state DOT, transit, municipal, coastal, waterfront, resilience, or infrastructure projects.
• Exceptional technical writing skills, including environmental documents and permit applications.
• Proven success developing proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, and project work plans.
• Existing relationships with transportation agencies, regulators, municipalities or private clients in New England.

Responsibilities

• Lead environmental permitting, NEPA, and planning projects for transportation, infrastructure, coastal resilience, waterfront, energy, and public-sector clients.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, client communications, and overall project delivery.
• Develop permitting and regulatory compliance strategies involving agencies such as USACE, FHWA, FTA, state DOTs, and coastal regulators.
• Prepare and oversee high-quality technical reports, permit applications, environmental assessments, and regulatory correspondence.
• Lead proposal efforts, including capture planning, technical approach, scopes of work, and client presentations.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective clients, teaming partners, and regulatory agencies.
• Mentor staff and help grow the environmental planning and permitting practice in New England.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Environmental permitting

NEPA

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Business development

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning/related field

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

WSP is seeking a senior environmental project manager and technical lead in our Merrimack, NH office. You will independently manage environmental permitting and planning projects from pursuit through delivery, develop winning proposals, and advise clients navigating complex regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will oversee multidisciplinary teams, deliver high-quality technical documents, manage scopes and budgets, and lead agency coordination for federal and state environmental reviews.