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WSP USA Environmental Planner/Environmental Project Manager (Energy Projects) in Salt Lake City, Utah
This Opportunity
WSP currently has an exciting career opportunity for an Environmental Planner/Environmental Project Manager with our North Mountain Operations (UT, ID, MT and NV) working in our South Jordan, UT office . This individual will have the opportunity to be involved in projects with our Earth and Environment Planning and Permitting Team across the Southwest and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges, while advancing the U.S. energy transition and clean energy revolution.
Your Impact
• Manage projects and projects portfolios ranging significantly in budget, scope and technology, with numerous energy industry leading clients, as well as federal and state agency clients.
• Plan and control project schedules and budgets
• Lead preparation of permitting applications and related studies/assessments, while also directing staff and guiding team members in similar efforts.
• 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
• Bachelors degree in Environmental Science, Planning, Biology or related.
• Minimum 7 - 10+ years experience in Environmental Permitting or related field, and prior experience with preparing and/or reviewing permits
• Existing working relationships with regulatory agencies in Utah is preferred (both Federal and State). Additional expertise and working relationships across Colorado, Idaho, Montana and Nevada would be ideal but not required
• Experience with Utah Division of Natural Resources, Utah State Historic Preservation office, or Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration (SITLA), etc.
• Ability to lead successful business development pursuits with energy and other industry and government agency clients across the Intermountain West geography, while also helping to maintain and grow client relationships.
• Experience preforming and managing wildlife and habitat assessments, wetland delineations, and other environmental studies for renewable energy development, as well as other energy technologies.
• Knowledge of siting and routing for electric transmission projects, gas infrastructure, and other linear projects
• Knowledge of wetland permitting requirements, including federal, state and local regulations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Project Scheduling.
• Energy project development experience with an emphasis on renewable energy and transmission projects.
• Strong project management experience, as well as familiarity with contracts, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Experience managing teams of regional subject matter experts
• Ability to travel for meetings and site/field work.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree is preferred.
Experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); experience with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies, e.g. BLM, USACE, USFWS, CPW, UDWR, etc.; western energy clients, such as regulated utilities, independent power producers.
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.