Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager

** This Opportunity*
* WSP is seeking a  
** Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager
** for any of our  
** Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Maryland
** offices to support a growing portfolio of  
** electric transmission, substation, and renewable energy development projects
** within our  
** Earth & Environment Team** .

This role is ideal for an experienced professional who wants to  
** remain technically engaged
** while also  
** leading projects and guiding teams
** through complex, regulatory‑driven work. The position combines  
** hands‑on responsibility for routing, siting, and environmental permitting
** with  
** project management, multidisciplinary coordination, and mentorship** .

The successful candidate will play a key role in:

+ Managing and delivering  
** technically complex siting and permitting projects
** for energy infrastructure

+ Serving as a  
** Project Manager or Task Leader
** on transmission and renewable energy assignments

+ Coordinating  
** multidisciplinary teams*
* + Supporting  
** client relationships, proposal efforts, and business development activities*
* + Providing  
** leadership and mentorship
** to junior and mid‑level staff

+ Contributing to the  
** continued growth and strength of WSP's transmission siting and permitting practice*
* This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who is ready to  
** step into or expand a leadership role
** while staying closely connected to technical work, client interaction, and thoughtful collaboration.

** Key Responsibilities*
* ** _Technical & Regulatory Responsibilities_*
* + Serve as a  
** siting and environmental permitting subject matter expert
** for electric transmission, substations, and renewable energy projects

+ Manage and direct  
** routing and siting studies** , analyses, and associated technical reports

+ Provide technical oversight for environmental permitting and planning activities across multiple project phases

+ Develop strategies for  
** public involvement programs** , including participation in open houses, public meetings, and public hearings

+ Apply critical thinking and professional judgment to evaluate field observations, technical data, and regulatory requirements to develop defensible solutions

+ Maintain familiarity with applicable state and regional regulatory frameworks, including coordination with state agency personnel and decision‑makers

** Project Management & Team Leadership Responsibilities*
* + Serve as Project Manager or Task Leader, managing multiple projects at different stages, sizes, and locations

+ Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, which may include engineers, planners, environmental scientists, permitting specialists, attorneys, and real estate professionals

+ Provide clear direction, oversight, and support to team members to ensure high‑quality, timely deliverables

+ Mentor junior and mid‑level staff, supporting their professional development and growth through coaching, review, and knowledge sharing

+ Support business development efforts, including maintaining client relationships, contributing to proposal strategies, and leading proposal preparation and pricing

+ Ensure adherence to quality standards, project budgets, schedules, and WSP policies and procedures

+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making related to company resources, conduct, and client commitments, in alignment with WSP's Code of Conduct

** Who You Are*
* Required Qualifications:

+ Bachelor's degree in environmental studies, biology, natural sciences or ecology, environmental planning, environmental science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)

+  
** 10+ years of experience
** managing environmental permitting and planning projects for energy‑related infrastructure

+ Demonstrated ability to work independently while providing  
** leadership and guidance
** to project teams

+ Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively and professionally with clients, agencies, and colleagues at all levels

+ Experience preparing proposals, presentations, and project pricing structures

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including defining and managing…