Vice President Environmental Energy Technical Director

WSP in the U.S.; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Vice President, Environmental Energy Technical Director in Tempe, Arizona. The ideal candidate will bring over 12 years of experience in energy infrastructure, including managing permitting and construction for electric transmission lines and renewable energy projects. Responsibilities include project management, client coordination, and founding new business leads. Candidates need strong communication skills, knowledge of Arizona's ACC CEC process, and an educational background in relevant fields.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience managing energy infrastructure siting and routing, permitting, and construction.
• 5+ years of experience leading the ACC CEC process.
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical director, project director, and project manager.
• Develop and mentor staff in project execution.
• Manage multidisciplinary projects including routing/siting and construction compliance.

Skills

Licensing and permitting knowledge

Client management

Interdisciplinary coordination

Strong written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering

Job description

Job Description

WSP USA is initiating a search for a Vice President, Environmental Energy Technical Director to join our South Mountain Earth and Environment Team! We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with 12+ years of experience managing energy infrastructure siting and routing, permitting, and construction of electric transmission lines and substations, renewable energy projects, and midstream pipelines (CO₂, natural gas, and hydrogen). The ideal candidate has experience in leading the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) process. The position is located in Tempe, Arizona.

Your Impact

• Serve as a technical director, project director, and project manager for projects within our South Mountain energy portfolio
• Develop and mentor staff
• Serve as a subject matter expert in the ACC CEC process
• Manage multidisciplinary projects in various geographic locations and phases of development including routing/siting, federal, state, and local land use permitting, and construction compliance
• Client coordination and project financial performance including preparing and monitoring project scope, budget, schedule, and forecasting
• Expand existing client portfolios and establish new leads.
• Lead and support proposal preparation for task orders and/or new contracts
• Lead collection of environmental field resource data along with preparation of environmental documents and permit applications; coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies for project permitting
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, GIS analysts, permitting and environmental resource specialists, land agents, and construction compliance monitors
• Communicate with the public and community stakeholders at hearings and public meetings.
• Implement corporate and project-specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs, including methodology and document review, participation in field reviews, project compliance inspections, and site meetings

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 12+ years demonstrated knowledge and professional experience in licensing and permitting, including the ACC CEC process, in Arizona and other southwestern states, preferably related to utility infrastructure development and operations.
• 5+ years’ experience in leading the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) process.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with clients, and overseeing project staff and subcontractors.
• Travel from 10 to 20% of the time for client, project, and internal meetings.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise.
• Knowledge and demonstrated expertise with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and related federal and state laws and regulations (e.g., Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, etc.) is required.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made based on job-related criteria and do not discriminate against any protected class.