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WSP USA Environmental Siting and Permitting Leader in Jacksonville, Florida
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an Environmental Siting and Permitting Leader (Vice President) for energy project development across the Southeast U.S. and nationally. This position is located in our office in Jacksonville, FL. This leader will be involved in supporting and leading projects within our Earth & Environment businesses and be a key leader in strategy implementation as part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
The primary focus for this leader will be on electric transmission line and substation routing and siting, along with renewable energy development projects across the Southeast U.S. as well as nationally. The ideal candidate will have an established and successful history of relevant experience and will be a collaborative and responsive professional with strong communication and organizational skills.
Your Impact
Directing, managing, and supporting multiple projects at various stages and locations across the Southeast U.S. and nationally
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
Acting as an ambassador and thought leader for WSP in industry organizations and dealings with federal and state agencies
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
Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
12 years of experience evaluating status, research, and appropriate protections for at-risk species, administering state and federal grant funding for habitat restoration, and/or managing environmental permitting and planning 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
Significant regulatory experience, including management of state and federal level filings
Strong self-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 state agency personnel and decision-makers
Demonstrated work experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers local district
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 testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to 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 Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, 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
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.