Senior Environmental Project Manager

Job Description

WSP is a leading energy solutions provider with decades of experience managing projects across the Texas/Louisiana region (including but not limited to adjacent states in the south‑central U.S.). Our portfolio includes transmission line development, renewable energy generation, energy storage, and grid modernization. We are committed to sustainability, regulatory compliance, and fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and communities.

• Impact:
  Be instrumental in shaping the Texas/Louisiana region's energy infrastructure and advancing reliable energy solutions.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work alongside a talented, passionate team committed to driving excellence in every project.
• Growth:
  Benefit from ongoing professional development, leadership opportunities, and exposure to cutting‑edge industry trends.
• Culture:
  Thrive in an environment that values integrity, innovation, and respect for diverse perspectives.
• Competitive Compensation:
  Enjoy a comprehensive salary package, performance incentives, and robust benefits.

Are you ready to help us drive the next phase of energy infrastructure in the Texas/Louisiana regional area? We are seeking an accomplished Senior Environmental Project Manager with extensive experience managing both large and small environmental‑related projects within the power and energy sector. This is a unique opportunity to join a dynamic team dedicated to delivering impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving industry.

The successful candidate will possess deep expertise in siting and routing, and project permitting. Strong collaboration with regulatory agencies and a comprehensive understanding of the Texas/Louisiana regional energy markets are essential.

To support our growing workload, WSP is looking for a professional Siting and Routing, and Natural Resources focused Project Manager with a background in the energy market. This professional will join our interdisciplinary team of professionals in our Texas/Louisiana region, focused on siting and routing with state permitting, impact assessment for the social, natural, and physical environment to support a variety of clients and projects.

The following locations are included but not limited to:
Austin, Houston, San Antonio, Fort Worth, Dallas, Corpus Christi, TX, or Baton Rouge, LA. Our dynamic team works collaboratively within the region and with other planners, scientists, and engineers within WSP to successfully meet our clients’ needs.

We promote a positive work environment for multi‑disciplinary collaboration and pride ourselves in making sure every team member is valued and given opportunity for growth. The focus of an experienced professional joining our team would be to lead a variety of energy‑related projects in coordination with other planners, biologists, archeologists, scientists, and engineers in the Texas/Louisiana region and beyond. Leadership of such efforts will include proposal development, client coordination and managing scope, schedule, and budget as well as technical aspects from project initiation to completion.

This role will focus on project management and delivery oversight for energy‑related projects, interpersonal skills, and the ability to partner with clients, co‑workers, and agency representatives. WSP is especially interested in candidates with a history in leading such efforts for the energy generation and transmission industry and other energy‑focused projects.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate experience in directing the technical and administrative aspects of complex siting and routing projects, environmental studies related to environmental impact assessment and permitting, and will be responsible for coordinating schedules, providing technical direction to project teams, implementing program policy and problem resolution to drive project execution on time and within budget. Flexibility and willingness to work as part of an interdisciplinary team is a must.

Opportunities for growth include development of client relationships, marketing and business development, and leading a team of multi‑disciplinary professionals. Experience with routing and siting and/or other…