Senior Environmental Project Lead - Siting & Permitting

WSP USA; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an accomplished Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead environmental initiatives in the Texas/Louisiana energy market. The role focuses on siting and routing, permitting, impact assessments, and regulatory compliance across large and small projects within the power and energy sector.

The successful candidate will join WSP’s interdisciplinary Energy team, coordinating with planners, scientists, engineers, and regulators.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or related field (advanced degree preferred).
• 10+ years of experience managing environmental projects in the energy sector (transmission, generation, renewables, or pipelines).
• 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.
• Ability to manage teams, budgets, schedules, and contractors across the full project lifecycle.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, including public meetings and community outreach.
• Track record of proposal development, client growth, and team leadership.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary teams across complex energy projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Direct site selection and route evaluation for transmission, distribution, and generation facilities.
• Manage environmental permitting, applications, agency coordination, public meetings, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with local, state, and federal agencies; provide strategic guidance on state filing requirements; expert testimony a plus.
• Monitor policy trends, regulatory changes, and emerging technologies 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

Project Leadership

Siting & Routing

Permitting

Regulatory Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Proposal Development

Team Leadership

Budget & Scheduling

Public Meetings

Client Relationship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Ecology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or related field

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an accomplished Senior Environmental Project Manager to lead environmental initiatives in the Texas/Louisiana energy market. The role focuses on siting and routing, permitting, impact assessments, and regulatory compliance across large and small projects within the power and energy sector.

The successful candidate will join WSP’s interdisciplinary Energy team, coordinating with planners, scientists, engineers, and regulators.