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Transmission Siting and Permitting Manager-March 2024
Los Angeles
Mar 16, 2025
About Transmission Siting and Permitting Manager

  Transmission Siting and Permitting Manager

  Req ID 17419

  Transmission Siting and Permitting Manager

  Who We Are

  At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

  Our Business

  We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

  As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

  This Opportunity

  WSP is currently initiating a search for a Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager in New York State. This position will be located in our New York City office, or our offices in Buffalo; Valhalla; and Albany. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

  The primary focus for this Transmission Siting and Permitting Project Manager will be on electric transmission line and substation routing and siting, along with renewable energy development projects in New York and adjacent states. The ideal candidate will have an established and successful history of experience in the State of New York and will be a collaborative and responsive professional with strong communication and organizational skills.

  Your Impact

  Managing multiple projects at various stages and locations

  Leading project teams for key clients

  Leading business development efforts - develop/maintain client relationships and lead proposal preparation

  Developing strategy for public involvement programs; attend and participate in open houses, public meetings, and public hearings

  Serving as a siting and environmental permitting subject matter expert

  Managing and directing routing/siting studies, analyses, and associated reports

  Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, permitting and environmental specialists, and real estate experts

  Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development

  Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures

  Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

  Who You Are

  Required Qualifications

  Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience.)

  Ten (10) + years of experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects, for a variety of energy-related projects

  Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

  Proven Article VII Application and EM&CP experience, including management of Article VII and EM&CP filings

  Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization

  Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with New York State agency personnel and decision-makers, including the NYSDEC, NYSDOS

  Demonstrated work experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District

  Value added experience with NYCDEP and NYCDCP or other New York City agencies

  Experience in preparing proposals and presentations, and price structuring

  Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, and communicating with clients and project staff

  Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects

  Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

  Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment

  Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Environmental Science, or related degree

  Project Management Professional certification; other professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise

  Contract negotiations and management

  Experience preparing and providing expert witness testimony

  WSP Benefits:

  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.

  WSP Compensation:

  Expected Salary (all locations): $108,500 - $193,380

  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, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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  Additional Requirements

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Additional Details

  Travel Required: 30%

  Job Status: Regular

  Employee Type: Full

  Primary Location: NEW YORK - PENN PLAZA

  All locations: US-CA-Los Angeles, US-CA-Sacramento, US-CA-San Diego, US-CA-San Francisco, US-CA-San Jose, US-CA-Walnut Creek, US-CO-Boulder, US-CO-Denver, US-CO-Lakewood, US-MA-Boston, US-ME-Portland, US-NH-Merrimack, US-NH-Portsmouth, US-NY-Albany, US-NY-New York, US-NY-Valhalla, US-PA-Philadelphia, US-RI-Providence

  About WSP

  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. www.wsp.com

  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.

  NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

  WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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