Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently has an opportunity available for a Sr. Environmental/Regulatory Permitting and Compliance Specialist for our Texas Team!

Are you an Environmental Engineer/Scientist with 7 to 10 years of experience? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established environmental consulting firm on technically complex projects and with opportunities for personal and professional growth? Are you looking for a firm that values its employee’s enthusiasm and technical contributions? We are growing and have a career opportunity for an Environmental/Regulatory Permitting and Compliance Specialist to join our dynamic Environmental Assessment and Permitting team in TX at one of our offices in Austin, Dallas, or Houston.

Your Impact

• Evaluate proposed or existing operations to determine applicable environmental and regulatory compliance requirements at the federal, state, and local levels. 
• Contribute to development of comprehensive permitting and compliance plans for projects – both construction phase and operational phase - utilizing a strategic approach that is cost-effective and efficient
• Deliver permits including preparation of permitting documents, agency engagement, and compliance guidance.
• Prepare environmental compliance plans such as SPCC Plans, Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plans (SWPPP), Waste Management Plans, Environmental Management Plans, etc. 
• Conduct field compliance inspections – SPCC, SWPPP, Wetlands, T&E, etc.
• Support proposal development with estimates for efforts required to deliver environmental and regulatory compliance for projects
• Serve as an effective interface between client's project team and consulting team, conveying technical and schedule information in a timely and professional manner
• Engage effectively with regulatory entities in determining requirements, applicability, and implementation

Who You Are

Skills/Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or Science Degree in Biology, Environmental Science or related disciplines. 
• Proven project delivery skills
• Minimum of 7 years experience delivering environmental/regulatory permitting and compliance support from studies and design phase up to construction and operations in one or more key markets including Oil and Gas (upstream, midstream, and downstream), Power (generation and transmission/distribution),Renewable Energy, or Chemical Manufacturing.
• Multi-media permitting and compliance experience in federal and state programs such as RCRA, SARA Title III, CAA, SPCC, NPDES/POTW, NEPA, CWA Section 404/408, and state / county permits
• Quickly interpret and apply understanding of various regulatory entities
• Adept at relationship building, team building and conflict resolution
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and writing skills
• Willing to travel up to 25% to meet project needs in the Gulf Coast region 
• Must pass background check and must have satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (MVR) policy.

Preferred

• FERC permitting experience
• NEPA experience
• Direct experience working for an industrial company, especially if accompanied with consulting experience
• Experience in ISO 14001 Implementation 
• 40 Hour HAZWOPER, ICS 100 – 300

Physical Demands

• Field work in outdoor environments – walking on uneven terrain
• Wear petrochemical facility standard PPE including FRCs, steel toed shoes, etc.