NEPA / Natural Resources Service Line - Texas

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 USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc. is seeking an experienced consultant to lead and manage our NEPA / Natural Resources Service Line in Texas. Preferred location is Houston, but other office locations may include Austin, Dallas, or San Antonio. The Texas office has approximately 240 professionals, is a dynamic work environment. Within the Texas office the NEPA / Natural Resources team is comprised of more than 12 biologists, wetland scientists, permitting specialists, and NEPA professionals with an emphasis on consulting within the energy, oil and gas, and government sectors. The successful candidate will be a proven industry leader in the NEPA and/or natural resources fields and possess a balanced portfolio of industry knowledge and skills to manage and grow a multi-disciplined operation.

WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure Inc. invites qualified applicants with a Bachelor's degree or higher in the fields of Biology, Natural Resources, or Environmental Sciences with direct work experience to apply for the position.

Your Impact

• Provide leadership in business development as well as financial and administrative aspects of managing the organization to sustain and expand a successful multi-discipline operation
• Collaboration with other WSP business operations across the global organization
• Develop strategic growth plans and financial budgets
• Proven experience and results as a catalyst for business development and growth of similar operations
• Superior communication skills effective with clients, staff and other WSP senior/executive leadership
• Proven ability to recruit, develop and retain new prospects for future growth
• Assure on-time delivery of quality work products
• Proven risk management including senior risk/tender reviews as well as providing direction on technical projects
• Serve as senior project manager and/or project expert on specific tasks or projects from time to time

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, or a related life sciences field.
• 10+ years of experience working as an environmental scientist and completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and impact assessments, and/or construction monitoring.
• Specific background and expertise should consist of strong environmental science / ecology skills with specific ecosystem, habitat, and/or applicable species.
• Expertise and experience with State and Federal protection regulations, guidelines, and consulting processes pertaining to the specific environmental science position.
• Experience in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM guidelines and industry standards.
• Established experience coordinating with clients, regulatory permitting and resource agencies, and environmental technical staff required.
• Demonstrated experience leading and reviewing environmental science technical reports, environmental impact evaluations, siting reports, and environmental permit applications and licensing, including field surveys and reporting, and resource and impact evaluations (e.g. commercial, renewable energy, infrastructure, etc.)
• Well-developed expertise with conducting NEPA / CEQA / other analysis and preparation of associated documentation.
• Highly capable self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and 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.

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