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WSP in the U.S. Job Description
At WSP, we are inspired by bringing together the right people to help shape the future of our environment through ethical environmental systems and projects. Our Planning & Environment group in Albuquerque, New Mexico is looking for a Lead Environmental Planner to support and expand our wide and diverse range of environmental planning services. As a world‑wide leader of environmental and transportation consulting and planning services, you will add value to our future‑ready growth initiatives. Your Impact
Design
Manage the planning, development, and implementation of environmental projects to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations with minimal supervision. Develop planning studies and documents related to environmental planning (including NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act documentation) and create figures, maps for transportation studies. Author technical reports with clarity and minimal grammatical or spelling errors. Conduct biological evaluations and wetland studies in support of planning projects. Prepare and complete environmental survey reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects (e.g., ESA permitting, CWAct permitting, NEPA). Provide environmental risk identification and impact assessment, and help develop action plans for moderate‑to‑high‑level threat mitigation and permitting activities to minimize environmental impacts. Assist with scoping, strategic planning, and developing permitting execution strategy for small‑ to medium‑sized projects. Actively engage in business development and proposal writing. Demonstrate commitment to keeping up‑to‑date in knowledge of current regulations and planning practices. Coordinate, prepare, and submit development permit applications and other land use planning for energy, transportation, mining, or government projects with minimal supervision. Maintain and design project tracking mechanisms, process design, and record keeping. Oversee implementation of project development requirements with WSP personnel, outside contractors, and agency/tribal stakeholders. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Analyze
Participate in decision making to carry out land development considering natural environment, social, political, and economic factors to achieve sustainable outcomes while following local, state, federal, and/or tribal environmental regulations. Conduct data collection, research, field surveys, and technical work under supervision – up to 50% time spent traveling. Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS data, and other visualization tools to determine exact locations of project areas and uncover environmental impacts. Prepare technical memoranda, documentation, and reports under minimal supervision. Remain current in latest environmental planning subject matter, practices, regulations, and techniques. Understand regulatory rules and rule changes. Collaborate
Manage field calendar for biological and cultural field surveys on multiple projects with up to six staff in the field at one time. Oversee and monitor cross‑functional teams in executing project work, permitting strategy, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory compliance, including project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and task completion. Provide guidance to junior staff or interns to assist with project flow. Coordinate with clients, resource/regulatory agencies, and environmental and technical staff professionally. Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future‑ready solutions for clients. Manage field crews remotely or in the field to ensure staff safety and adherence to proper protocols for data collection, documentation, and integrity. Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct. Participate in public and stakeholder engagement in a professional manner. Perform other duties as required by business needs. Who You Are
Required Qualifications
7–10 years of experience in environmental planning, including environmental field surveys, construction support, impact assessments, and permitting. Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in Environmental Planning, Ecology, Biological Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field (or equivalent experience). Exceptional technical writing skills. Effective analytical skills and prior experience with research techniques, local/regional ecology and habitats, and identification of wildlife and vegetation species common to the western US. Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and applicable regional/state/federal regulatory frameworks. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others and expressing ideas effectively and professionally to technical and non‑technical audiences. Proficiency with local plant and animal identification. Experience with discipline‑specific software (Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS). Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies. Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements. Preferred Qualifications
Previous environmental consulting experience. Project management experience, including proposal writing, client coordination, and managing scope/schedule/budget/staff. Active participation in local professional practice organizations. Exposure to ArcGIS. Experience working with tribal, federal, state, or local agencies and the public. Experience with field delineation of wetlands and waters of the US or other permitting activities. Experience conducting protocol surveys for special status species, particularly avian raptors and endangered plants. Experience creating, editing, and analyzing information within GIS software to produce maps and spatial analysis for a variety of topic areas. Familiarity with NEPA, ESA, MBTA, Clean Water Act, and state/local environmental rules and regulations and related reporting requirements. Eager to participate in land management to promote responsible, sustainable development of oil and gas projects, renewable energy infrastructure, roads and bridges, and more. 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. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are 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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Lead Environmental Planner
role at
WSP in the U.S. Job Description
At WSP, we are inspired by bringing together the right people to help shape the future of our environment through ethical environmental systems and projects. Our Planning & Environment group in Albuquerque, New Mexico is looking for a Lead Environmental Planner to support and expand our wide and diverse range of environmental planning services. As a world‑wide leader of environmental and transportation consulting and planning services, you will add value to our future‑ready growth initiatives. Your Impact
Design
Manage the planning, development, and implementation of environmental projects to ensure compliance with environmental laws and regulations with minimal supervision. Develop planning studies and documents related to environmental planning (including NEPA, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act documentation) and create figures, maps for transportation studies. Author technical reports with clarity and minimal grammatical or spelling errors. Conduct biological evaluations and wetland studies in support of planning projects. Prepare and complete environmental survey reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects (e.g., ESA permitting, CWAct permitting, NEPA). Provide environmental risk identification and impact assessment, and help develop action plans for moderate‑to‑high‑level threat mitigation and permitting activities to minimize environmental impacts. Assist with scoping, strategic planning, and developing permitting execution strategy for small‑ to medium‑sized projects. Actively engage in business development and proposal writing. Demonstrate commitment to keeping up‑to‑date in knowledge of current regulations and planning practices. Coordinate, prepare, and submit development permit applications and other land use planning for energy, transportation, mining, or government projects with minimal supervision. Maintain and design project tracking mechanisms, process design, and record keeping. Oversee implementation of project development requirements with WSP personnel, outside contractors, and agency/tribal stakeholders. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Analyze
Participate in decision making to carry out land development considering natural environment, social, political, and economic factors to achieve sustainable outcomes while following local, state, federal, and/or tribal environmental regulations. Conduct data collection, research, field surveys, and technical work under supervision – up to 50% time spent traveling. Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS data, and other visualization tools to determine exact locations of project areas and uncover environmental impacts. Prepare technical memoranda, documentation, and reports under minimal supervision. Remain current in latest environmental planning subject matter, practices, regulations, and techniques. Understand regulatory rules and rule changes. Collaborate
Manage field calendar for biological and cultural field surveys on multiple projects with up to six staff in the field at one time. Oversee and monitor cross‑functional teams in executing project work, permitting strategy, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory compliance, including project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and task completion. Provide guidance to junior staff or interns to assist with project flow. Coordinate with clients, resource/regulatory agencies, and environmental and technical staff professionally. Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future‑ready solutions for clients. Manage field crews remotely or in the field to ensure staff safety and adherence to proper protocols for data collection, documentation, and integrity. Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct. Participate in public and stakeholder engagement in a professional manner. Perform other duties as required by business needs. Who You Are
Required Qualifications
7–10 years of experience in environmental planning, including environmental field surveys, construction support, impact assessments, and permitting. Bachelor’s or Graduate Degree in Environmental Planning, Ecology, Biological Science, Natural Resource Management, or related field (or equivalent experience). Exceptional technical writing skills. Effective analytical skills and prior experience with research techniques, local/regional ecology and habitats, and identification of wildlife and vegetation species common to the western US. Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and applicable regional/state/federal regulatory frameworks. Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others and expressing ideas effectively and professionally to technical and non‑technical audiences. Proficiency with local plant and animal identification. Experience with discipline‑specific software (Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS). Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies. Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements. Preferred Qualifications
Previous environmental consulting experience. Project management experience, including proposal writing, client coordination, and managing scope/schedule/budget/staff. Active participation in local professional practice organizations. Exposure to ArcGIS. Experience working with tribal, federal, state, or local agencies and the public. Experience with field delineation of wetlands and waters of the US or other permitting activities. Experience conducting protocol surveys for special status species, particularly avian raptors and endangered plants. Experience creating, editing, and analyzing information within GIS software to produce maps and spatial analysis for a variety of topic areas. Familiarity with NEPA, ESA, MBTA, Clean Water Act, and state/local environmental rules and regulations and related reporting requirements. Eager to participate in land management to promote responsible, sustainable development of oil and gas projects, renewable energy infrastructure, roads and bridges, and more. 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. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are 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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