Senior Natural Resources Permitting Specialist

1 week ago

Kansas City, United States WSP Full time

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 Senior Natural Resources Permitting Specialist for our Kansas City office. The following locations will also be considered: Jefferson City, MO ; Wichita, KS ; and Topeka, KS . 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.

Your Impact

WSP is actively seeking a biologist/environmental scientist experienced in the preparation of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Clean Water Act Section 404 and associated state permit applications.

Job functions include:

  • Project research and data gathering.

  • Development of drawings, mapping and graphic production.

  • Site reconnaissance, Field sampling and monitoring.

  • Prepare and review technical reports and analyses, and permit applications.

  • Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies.

  • Preparation of environmental reports and supporting materials.

  • Coordinate with project managers, task managers, project team technical leads, subconsultants, and other disciplines such as planning, siting, engineering, and PM/CM team members.

  • Verifies project adherence to federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirements.

  • Participates in project teams and participating in regular program/project planning, execution and delivery team meetings.

  • Represents the company at public or regulatory meetings.

  • 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.

  • Participates in preparation of proposal and/or marketing materials, including qualifications, scopes of work, and fee estimates.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of obtaining Regulatory Permits with state, federal and municipal agencies to achieve permits to meet project goals and execution schedules

  • Experience in the Kansas, Missouri region preferred

  • Experience working in team environment to site facilities in the energy sector minimizing environmental, visual and customer impacts considering the companies and projects business requirements.

  • Experience leading wetland delineation efforts and preparing permit application materials

  • B.S. in Biological or Ecological Sciences, M.S. preferred but not required

  • Strong writing skills

  • Good communication skills and team player

  • Certified Wetlands Biologist preferred

  • Experience working with permitting linear facilities (roadways, elecric transmission lines, pipelines) is preferred.

  • Experience conducting natural resources constraints analyses for energy, industrial, and transportation facilities is a plus.

  • Experience writing or contributing to NEPA compliance documentation is a plus.

  • Travel may be required.

• Must be able to pass a Fit for Duty Exam / Medical Exam.

• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.

• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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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