WSP in the U.S.
Environmental Project Manager – FERC Natural Gas Projects
WSP in the U.S., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Environmental Project Manager – FERC Natural Gas Projects
WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Environmental Project Manager with experience managing multi‑disciplinary teams to obtain Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorizations and related permitting for interstate natural gas pipeline system infrastructure projects. The position is based in the New York City office, with other locations considered.
Job Description This opportunity is a full‑time, salaried position that includes a benefits package and the option for remote work‑from‑home.
Your Impact The primary focus for this Project Manager is to provide environmental services and strategies to clients involving routing, permitting, and construction support services for natural gas facilities regulated by the FERC.
Responsibilities
Manage multiple projects in various phases of development and geographic location ranging from routing/siting phase to construction compliance phase.
Manage and direct resource teams on environmental studies and associated permit applications including FERC Section 7 applications, blanket project authorizations, and third‑party EA/EIS documents.
Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies for project permitting.
Generate business development leads, written proposals, presentations, and project work capture.
Work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary 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.
Client coordination including preparing and monitoring project scope, budget, schedule, and forecasting.
Participate in field reviews, project compliance inspections, and site meetings.
Travel up to 25% of the time for client and internal meetings.
Who You Are 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 a working knowledge in other applicable federal environmental regulations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with clients and project staff.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Self‑starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise.
Master’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or related degree.
WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected salary (all locations): $139,800–$220,150.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Work Authorization 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, 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 to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Job Description This opportunity is a full‑time, salaried position that includes a benefits package and the option for remote work‑from‑home.
Your Impact The primary focus for this Project Manager is to provide environmental services and strategies to clients involving routing, permitting, and construction support services for natural gas facilities regulated by the FERC.
Responsibilities
Manage multiple projects in various phases of development and geographic location ranging from routing/siting phase to construction compliance phase.
Manage and direct resource teams on environmental studies and associated permit applications including FERC Section 7 applications, blanket project authorizations, and third‑party EA/EIS documents.
Coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies for project permitting.
Generate business development leads, written proposals, presentations, and project work capture.
Work collaboratively with multi‑disciplinary 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.
Client coordination including preparing and monitoring project scope, budget, schedule, and forecasting.
Participate in field reviews, project compliance inspections, and site meetings.
Travel up to 25% of the time for client and internal meetings.
Who You Are 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 a working knowledge in other applicable federal environmental regulations.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with clients and project staff.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
Self‑starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise.
Master’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or related degree.
WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected salary (all locations): $139,800–$220,150.
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
Equal Opportunity Employer 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.
Work Authorization 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, 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 to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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