Environmental Project Manager – FERC Natural Gas Projects

Environmental Project Manager – FERC Natural Gas Projects

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WSP in the US is seeking an Environmental Project Manager with experience managing multidisciplinary teams to obtain Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) authorizations and related permitting for interstate natural gas pipeline system infrastructure projects. The primary office is the New York City office, with additional locations considered:
Washington DC, Valhalla, NY, Sheldon CT, or Morristown, NJ.

This full‑time, salaried position offers a competitive benefits package and optional remote work-from-home.

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 locations 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
• Generate business development leads, written proposals and presentations, and capture project work
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams that may 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
• Coordinate with clients by preparing and monitoring project scope, budget, schedule, and forecasting
• Participate in field reviews, project compliance inspections, and site meetings
• Travel up to 25% of the time for client and internal meetings

• B.S. or B.A. in Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or a 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 working knowledge of other applicable federal environmental regulations
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to define and understand client requirements, manage expectations, and communicate with clients and project staff
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Self‑starter with strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise
• Master’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field

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.

Expected Salary (all locations): $139,800–$220,150. WSP USA reserves the right to offer additional compensation, benefits, and bonuses beyond the posted range as appropriate.

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.

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.