Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP in the US 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 to join our team out of the New York City office . The following locations will also be considered: Washington DC, Valhalla, NY, Sheldon CT or Morristown NJ . This is a full-time, salaried position that comes with a great benefits package and remote work-from-home as an option.
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.
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
Interest in generation of business development leads, written proposals and 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 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 is required
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
Masters Degree in 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. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $139,800-$220,150
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 *** or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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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.
www.wsp.com
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.
WSP in the US 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 to join our team out of the New York City office . The following locations will also be considered: Washington DC, Valhalla, NY, Sheldon CT or Morristown NJ . This is a full-time, salaried position that comes with a great benefits package and remote work-from-home as an option.
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.
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
Interest in generation of business development leads, written proposals and 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 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 is required
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
Masters Degree in 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. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation
Expected Salary (all locations): $139,800-$220,150
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 *** or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
#LI-SS2
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.
www.wsp.com
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.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Environmental Project Manager – FERC Natural Gas Projects position is now open for candidates interested in the Admin Executive sector. This role in New York offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Admin Executive is a plus.
