Environmental Permitting Specialist

1 week ago


Minneapolis, United States WSP Full time

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Environmental Permitting Specialist for our Minneapolis office.The following locations will also be considered: Duluth, MN.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 gatheringDevelopment of drawings, mapping and graphic productionSite reconnaissance, Field sampling and monitoringPrepare and review technical reports and analyses, and permit applicationsCoordinate with local, state, and federal agenciesPreparation of environmental reports and supporting materialsCoordinate with project managers, task managers, project team technical leads, subconsultants, and other disciplines such as planning, siting, engineering, and PM/CM team membersVerifies project adherence to federal, state and local environmental regulatory requirementsParticipates in project teams and participating in regular program/project planning, execution and delivery team meetings. Represents the company at public or regulatory meetingsExercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and proceduresParticipates in preparation of proposal and/or marketing materials, including qualifications, scopes of work, and fee estimates

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Our ideal candidate will have:

 5-7 years of experience obtaining Regulatory Permits with state, federal and municipal agencies to achieve permits to meet project goals and execution schedulesExperience in Missouri and surrounding states preferredExperience working in team environment to site facilities in the energy sector minimizing environmental, visual and customer impacts considering the companies and projects business requirementsExperience leading wetland delineation efforts and preparing permit application materials B.S. in Biological or Ecological Sciences, M.S. preferred but not required Strong writing skillsGood communication skills and team player Certified Wetlands Biologist preferredExperience working with permitting linear facilities (roadways, electric transmission lines, pipelines) ispreferredExperience conducting natural resources constraints analyses for energy, industrial, and transportation facilities is a plusExperience writing or contributing to NEPA compliance documentation is a plusTravel 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.

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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.

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