Lead Environmental Planner

Lead Consultant, Environmental Planner

WSP is seeking a Lead Consultant, Environmental Planner to join our expanding Pacific Northwest Environmental Impact Assessment and Permitting service group. The position is either remote or hybrid working out of our Seattle, Redmond (WA), Bend, Portland or Boise offices. The position will be filled by a detail-oriented candidate, with strong writing skills and ability to manage multi-discipline work flows. The Lead Consultant, Environmental Planner will lead environmental assessment, permitting and compliance services in support clients in the power, oil and gas, manufacturing, and data center sectors.

This role will work closely with project managers to ensure environmental deliverables are prepared according the quality, budget and schedule requirements.

Leading and reviewing NEPA, SEPA, and/or CEQA environmental documents

Developing environmental compliance strategies and preparing documentation related to compliance with:

• NEPA and SEPA
• Energy Facility Siting in OR and WA (EFSC or EFSEC)
• USFS Special Use Permits and forest management plans
• BLM right-of-way agreements and resource management plans
• Clean Water Act, Section 404/Section 401
• Land Use Planning Requirements in OR, WA,

Leading energy infrastructure routing and siting studies

Managing tasks or projects, including overseeing small project teams

Developing and managing scopes, schedules, budgets

Interfacing with clients, agencies, other consultants, and the public

Mentoring early career environmental planners

This position requires a BS degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Urban Planning, Landscape Architectural, or related degree

Minimum of eight (8) years of post-education work experience

Experienced in developing environmental documentation related to NEPA, SEPA, CEQA, EFSC, and/or EFSEC compliance

Experienced in completing environmental permit applications and supporting analyses

Excellent written and verbal communication

Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel

AICP certified, or ability to obtain certification is a plus

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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): $83,700 - $172,800