Job Description

Overview

Environmental Project Manager FERC Natural Gas Projects role at WSP in the U.S. in the New York City office, with consideration for Washington DC, Valhalla, NY, Sheldon CT or Morristown NJ. This is a full-time, salaried position with a benefits package and remote work-from-home option.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects in various phases of development and geographic locations, from routing/siting to construction compliance
• Direct resource teams on environmental studies and permit applications including FERC Section 7, Blanket Project authorizations, and Third-party EA/EIS documents
• Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies for project permitting
• Develop business opportunities, write proposals, prepare presentations, and support project capture
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (engineers, attorneys, planners, GIS analysts, permitting and environmental resource specialists, land agents, and construction monitors)
• Communicate with the public and community stakeholders at hearings and public meetings
• Coordinate with clients to prepare and monitor project scope, budget, schedule, and forecasting
• Participate in field reviews, project compliance inspections, and site meetings
• Travel up to 25% of time for client and internal meetings

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• B.S. or B.A. in Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or related degree
• Minimum twelve (12) years of professional experience managing environmental licensing and permitting of pipelines
• Expertise in regulations pursuant to the Natural Gas Act administered by FERC with working knowledge of other applicable federal environmental regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with ability to define and understand client requirements, manage expectations, and communicate with clients and project staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Self-starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional certifications applicable to technical expertise
• Master's Degree in Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation/personal time, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $139,800-$220,150

WSP USA reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range and to offer additional benefits based on circumstances not related to protected status.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. We design lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets with 15,000+ employees in over 300 offices across the U.S.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing services. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP.

EEO and Employment Details

WSP USA (and all 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.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology
• Industries

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