Senior Environmental PM – Energy Infra (Flexible)

WSP in the U.S.; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams on energy infrastructure projects across TX/LA. You will direct siting, routing, and permitting work, coordinating with agencies and communities to ensure compliant, timely delivery.

This role emphasizes expert testimony, client growth, and strategic planning, with opportunities across the Texas/Louisiana energy market in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience managing environmental projects in the energy sector.
• Demonstrated expertise in siting and routing, permitting, impact assessments, and regulatory compliance in TX, LA, AR, OK, NM, or MS.
• Experience preparing and managing Public Utility Commission/Public Service Commission applications, including expert testimony.
• Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, schedules, and contractors across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, including public meetings and community outreach.
• Track record of successful proposal development, client growth, and team leadership.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across complex energy projects.
• Direct siting and routing for transmission, distribution, and generation facilities.
• Manage environmental permitting, applications, agency coordination, public meetings, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with agencies; provide guidance on state filing requirements; expert witness testimony is a plus.
• Monitor policy trends and regulatory changes in the Texas/Louisiana energy market.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients, agencies, landowners, and internal partners.
• Lead proposal development, scope definition, budgets, schedules, and client relationship growth.
• Champion innovation, operational efficiency, and best practices across project delivery.

Skills

10+ years experience in energy sector

Siting & routing

Permitting expertise

Regulatory engagement

Proposal development

Stakeholder management

Strong communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental Science, or related field

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

WSP USA seeks a Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams on energy infrastructure projects across TX/LA. You will direct siting, routing, and permitting work, coordinating with agencies and communities to ensure compliant, timely delivery.

This role emphasizes expert testimony, client growth, and strategic planning, with opportunities across the Texas/Louisiana energy market in a dynamic, collaborative environment.