Vice President Environmental Energy Technical Director

WSP in the U.S.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental consultancy in Tempe, Arizona is seeking a Vice President, Environmental Energy Technical Director to manage energy infrastructure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 12 years of experience in the licensing and permitting process within Arizona, specifically with the ACC Certificate of Environmental Compatibility. Responsibilities include project management, client coordination, and team leadership, along with developing and mentoring staff. Candidates with NEPA knowledge and strong communication skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in energy infrastructure management.
• 5+ years of experience with the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) CEC process.
• Knowledge of NEPA and related environmental laws.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects within the South Mountain energy portfolio.
• Develop and mentor staff in environmental energy planning.
• Lead proposal preparation and client portfolio expansion.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Environmental permitting

Client coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning or related field

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 collection 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