Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager

WSP in the U.S.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 118,500 - 146,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid vacation and leave

Retirement savings options

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager to manage electric transmission line and substation projects across New England. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in relevant fields and over 10 years of experience in environmental permitting.

This role requires strong leadership, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. WSP offers comprehensive benefits including health coverage, paid leave, and retirement savings.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of New England State agency personnel.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple projects at various stages and locations.
• Leading project teams and business development efforts.
• Mentoring staff and exercising responsible decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Critical thinking

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Studies, Biology, or related field

Master's degree in related field (preferred)

Job description

Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager

WSP is currently initiating a search for this position in New England. This position will be located in our Boston, Chelmsford, Foxboro, MA or Merrimack, NH office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

The primary focus for this manager will be on electric transmission line and substation routing and siting, along with renewable energy development projects in New England and adjacent states. The ideal candidate will have an established and successful history of experience in the New England and will be a collaborative and responsive professional with strong communication and organizational skills.

Your Impact

• Managing multiple projects at various stages and locations
• Leading project teams for key clients
• Leading business development efforts - develop/maintain client relationships and lead proposal preparation
• Developing strategy for public involvement programs; attend and participate in open houses, public meetings, and public hearings
• Serving as a siting and environmental permitting subject matter expert
• Managing and directing routing/siting studies, analyses, and associated reports
• Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, permitting and environmental specialists, and real estate experts
• Mentoring staff to support their growth and professional development
• Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Performing additional responsibilities, as required by business needs

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Biology, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Ten (10) + years of experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects, for a variety of energy-related projects
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
• Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with New England State agency personnel and decision-makers
• Experience in preparing proposals and presentations, and price structuring
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, and communicating with clients and project staff
• Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from field observation, data collation, to identify the most effective solutions and accomplish objectives of assigned projects
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or related degree
• Project Management Professional certification; other professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise
• Contract negotiations and management
• Experience preparing and providing expert witness testimony

WSP Benefits

• WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

• Expected Salary (all locations): $118,500 - $146,500
• WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.