Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager
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WSP USA
Morristown, NJ (In Person)
$170,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Job Description
- 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 client requirements and expectations + Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills, with the ability to synthesize complex information and reach sound technical conclusions + Proven commitment to workplace safety and compliance with WSP's health, safety, and conduct policies + Flexibility to meet changing business needs and willingness to travel occasionally based on project requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Master's degree in environmental or natural sciences, environmental planning, or a related discipline + Project Management Professional (PMP) or other relevant professional certifications + Experience with contract negotiations and contract management + Experience preparing or supporting expert witness testimony- WSP Benefits
- WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
- Expected Salary (all locations): $140,000- $200,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.
- About WSP
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NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES
- WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services.
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