Senior Transmission Siting & Permitting Project Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability and life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager to support electric transmission, substation, and renewable energy projects across PA, NJ, or MD. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage complex permitting efforts, and guide client relationships from routing studies to regulatory approvals.

The role combines hands-on technical oversight with project leadership, mentorship, and business development, offering growth within WSP’s Earth & Environment Team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies, biology, natural sciences or ecology, environmental planning, environmental science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 10+ years of experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects for energy-related infrastructure
• Ability to lead project teams and work independently
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills with clients, agencies and colleagues
• Experience preparing proposals, presentations, and project pricing structures
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with client requirements management
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities and commitment to safety and regulatory compliance
• Willingness to travel occasionally as project needs require

Responsibilities

• Serve as siting and environmental permitting subject matter expert for electric transmission, substations, and renewable energy projects
• Manage and direct routing and siting studies, analyses, and technical reports
• Provide technical oversight for environmental permitting and planning across project phases
• Develop strategies for public involvement programs and open houses/public hearings
• Apply professional judgment to evaluate data and regulatory requirements for defensible solutions
• Maintain familiarity with state/regional regulatory frameworks and coordinate with agencies and decision-makers
• Lead and mentor project teams to ensure high-quality, timely deliverables
• Support business development, client relationships, proposals, and pricing
• Ensure adherence to budgets, schedules, and company policies
• Exercise ethical decision-making regarding resources and client commitments

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Regulatory compliance

Environmental permitting

Client relations

Education

Bachelor's degree in environmental studies/related field

Master’s degree in environmental/natural sciences or related discipline

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager to support electric transmission, substation, and renewable energy projects across PA, NJ, or MD. You will lead multi-disciplinary teams, manage complex permitting efforts, and guide client relationships from routing studies to regulatory approvals.

The role combines hands-on technical oversight with project leadership, mentorship, and business development, offering growth within WSP’s Earth & Environment Team.