Budgeting, Business Development, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Customer Relations, Customer Relationship Management (CRM), Data Encryption Standard (DES), Documentation, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Management, Environmental Regulations, Environmental Sciences, Federal Laws and Regulations, Mentoring, Organizational Skills, Project Design, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project/Program Management, Proposal Writing, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Sales Management, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Writing, Writing Skills
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Environmental Planner for our Merrimack, NH office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
This position will support transportation and other infrastructure projects across New Hampshire, with a focus on environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and NEPA documentation. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience managing projects and will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Your Impact
- Lead and manage environmental planning, review, impact assessment, and permitting efforts for transportation, water, and other infrastructure projects
- Develop and implement permitting strategies to support project delivery, including coordination with federal, state, and local agencies
- Prepare and oversee environmental documentation under NEPA and related state environmental policy acts
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (transportation, water resources, structural, cultural resources, power and energy, and advisory services) to integrate environmental requirements into project design
- Serve as a key point of contact for clients and agencies, including NHDOT, FHWA, USACE, NH DES, and NH Fish & Game
- Support or lead agency coordination, stakeholder engagement, and public outreach activities
- Provide technical guidance and quality review of reports, applications, and deliverables
- Mentor and support the development of early- and mid-career staff
- Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal preparation, scope development, and client relationship management
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field
- Demonstrated experience supporting environmental regulatory compliance review, impact assessment, and permitting for transportation, resilient infrastructure, hazard mitigation, and other projects
- Working knowledge of NEPA and applicable state and federal environmental regulations
- Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and multidisciplinary teams
- Experience managing projects, tasks, budgets, and schedules
- Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills
- Previous staff mentorship or oversight experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Professional certifications such as AICP, CEP, PMP or ability to obtain
- Experience working with New Hampshire regulatory agencies
- Role or interest in participation with New England professional associations/boards/societies
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