WSP USA
This Opportunity
Overview
WSP is seeking a seasoned
Sr. Environmental Project Manager, AVP
in our
Minneapolis or Duluth, MN
office with a strong track record in managing environmental projects across the power and energy sector. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking team driving transformative solutions in a rapidly evolving industry. We’re looking for a leader with deep expertise in siting and routing, project permitting, and construction oversight to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to collaborate with regulatory agencies and a thorough understanding of the Midwest energy landscape. To support our expanding portfolio, this role will be focused on Siting and Routing and Natural Resources within the energy market. You’ll be part of our interdisciplinary Midwest team and collaborating with planners, scientists, and engineers across WSP to deliver impactful results for our clients. Your Impact This role will serve a critical function for the delivery of environmental documents. This position will support ongoing environmental projects with the following key responsibilities: Project Leadership: Lead multidisciplinary teams across complex energy projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget. Siting and Routing: Direct and manage site selection and route evaluation processes for transmission, distribution, and generation facilities, balancing environmental, technical, and stakeholder requirements. Permitting Expertise: Oversee all aspects of project permitting, including preparation of applications, coordination with local, state, and federal agencies, and management of public hearings and community engagement initiatives. Regulatory Engagement: Foster productive relationships with regulatory agencies and authorities, ensuring projects adhere to all applicable laws, standards, and best practices, including providing strategic advice and direction on state filing requirements. Expert witness testimony experience is a plus. Market Analysis: Monitor trends, policy changes, and emerging technologies in the Midwest’s energy landscape; advise on project strategy and business development opportunities. Stakeholder Management: Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including clients, government officials, landowners, and the public. Documentation & Reporting: Ensure thorough project documentation, compliance records, and transparent reporting for all phases of the project lifecycle. Continuous Improvement: Advocate for innovation and process enhancements, driving operational excellence across all projects. Growth and Business Development: Lead/contribute to development of proposals, including scope of work/technical approach, budget, and schedule. Developing and maintaining client relationships. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of experience, including project management, preferably within the energy sector, with a track record of success in both large-scale and smaller energy projects (electric transmission, distribution, generation, renewables, or gas pipeline). Deep familiarity with energy market dynamics in the Midwest, including regulatory structures, permitting pathways, and regional infrastructure challenges. Ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and build consensus among diverse groups. Exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to high-quality outcomes. Innovative mindset with a passion for operational efficiency, sustainability, and process improvement. Ability to anticipate regulatory or market shifts and adapt strategies accordingly. Experience with renewable energy projects or emerging technologies is highly valued. Demonstrated success in growing client portfolios, recruiting, and engaging with a dynamic team. Demonstrated expertise in permitting, routing/siting studies, analyses, and associated report writing for energy projects in the Midwest region. Experience planning, attending, and participating in open houses and public meetings. Familiarity and experience managing preparation of public utility commission applications within Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and/or Iowa, including expert witness testimony. Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements affecting energy infrastructure, especially within the Midwest market. Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, schedules, and contractors during all phases of project execution. Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Demonstrated experience in development of successful proposals and presentations. Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with clients and project staff. Benefits & Compensation
WSP Benefits: A comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $140,000 - $170,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. About WSP: WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world\'s leading engineering and professional services firms. 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. 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. 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.
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WSP is seeking a seasoned
Sr. Environmental Project Manager, AVP
in our
Minneapolis or Duluth, MN
office with a strong track record in managing environmental projects across the power and energy sector. This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking team driving transformative solutions in a rapidly evolving industry. We’re looking for a leader with deep expertise in siting and routing, project permitting, and construction oversight to ensure compliance with environmental regulations. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to collaborate with regulatory agencies and a thorough understanding of the Midwest energy landscape. To support our expanding portfolio, this role will be focused on Siting and Routing and Natural Resources within the energy market. You’ll be part of our interdisciplinary Midwest team and collaborating with planners, scientists, and engineers across WSP to deliver impactful results for our clients. Your Impact This role will serve a critical function for the delivery of environmental documents. This position will support ongoing environmental projects with the following key responsibilities: Project Leadership: Lead multidisciplinary teams across complex energy projects, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and on budget. Siting and Routing: Direct and manage site selection and route evaluation processes for transmission, distribution, and generation facilities, balancing environmental, technical, and stakeholder requirements. Permitting Expertise: Oversee all aspects of project permitting, including preparation of applications, coordination with local, state, and federal agencies, and management of public hearings and community engagement initiatives. Regulatory Engagement: Foster productive relationships with regulatory agencies and authorities, ensuring projects adhere to all applicable laws, standards, and best practices, including providing strategic advice and direction on state filing requirements. Expert witness testimony experience is a plus. Market Analysis: Monitor trends, policy changes, and emerging technologies in the Midwest’s energy landscape; advise on project strategy and business development opportunities. Stakeholder Management: Serve as primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including clients, government officials, landowners, and the public. Documentation & Reporting: Ensure thorough project documentation, compliance records, and transparent reporting for all phases of the project lifecycle. Continuous Improvement: Advocate for innovation and process enhancements, driving operational excellence across all projects. Growth and Business Development: Lead/contribute to development of proposals, including scope of work/technical approach, budget, and schedule. Developing and maintaining client relationships. Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or a related field; advanced degree preferred. 10+ years of experience, including project management, preferably within the energy sector, with a track record of success in both large-scale and smaller energy projects (electric transmission, distribution, generation, renewables, or gas pipeline). Deep familiarity with energy market dynamics in the Midwest, including regulatory structures, permitting pathways, and regional infrastructure challenges. Ability to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes and build consensus among diverse groups. Exceptional problem-solving skills and a commitment to high-quality outcomes. Innovative mindset with a passion for operational efficiency, sustainability, and process improvement. Ability to anticipate regulatory or market shifts and adapt strategies accordingly. Experience with renewable energy projects or emerging technologies is highly valued. Demonstrated success in growing client portfolios, recruiting, and engaging with a dynamic team. Demonstrated expertise in permitting, routing/siting studies, analyses, and associated report writing for energy projects in the Midwest region. Experience planning, attending, and participating in open houses and public meetings. Familiarity and experience managing preparation of public utility commission applications within Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and/or Iowa, including expert witness testimony. Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local regulatory requirements affecting energy infrastructure, especially within the Midwest market. Proven ability to manage teams, budgets, schedules, and contractors during all phases of project execution. Excellent communication, negotiation, and organizational skills. Demonstrated experience in development of successful proposals and presentations. Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with clients and project staff. Benefits & Compensation
WSP Benefits: A comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $140,000 - $170,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. About WSP: WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world\'s leading engineering and professional services firms. 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. 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. 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.
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