Senior Environmental Planning and Permitting Specialist – New England Region

Overview

Lead environmental planning and permitting for New England infrastructure projects.

Key Responsibilities

• impact assessment
• compliance docs
• planning docs
• permit process
• scope management
• strategic planning

Tasks

-Conduct impact assessments and regulatory analysis to inform planning and permitting strategies. -Support federal compliance documentation (e.g., NEPA, ESA, NHPA) when applicable, particularly for projects involving FHWA/DOTs, FEMA, and other agencies. -Prepare and oversee planning documents such as Open Space and Recreation Plans, Master Plans, Hazard Mitigation Plans, and Resiliency Strategies. -Navigate state and local permitting processes, including MEPA, NH DES, and Maine DEP, ensuring compliance with regional environmental regulations. -Support pursuit and capture of exciting new opportunities and projects throughout the Northeast. -Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and manage all components of environmental documentation and planning deliverables. -Stay current on New England environmental planning trends, regulatory updates, and best practices. -Provide mentorship to earlier-career staff, fostering growth and technical excellence. -Collaborate with municipal and state agencies, regional planning commissions, and community stakeholders. -Lead strategic planning and permitting execution for projects in Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, and surrounding states.

Requirements

• bachelor's degree
• master's degree
• aicp
• 7–10 years
• technical writing
• resiliency planning

What You Bring

-Ability to uphold workplace safety guidelines and to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. -Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools. -Familiarity with federal environmental regulations (NEPA, ESA, NHPA, CZMA) and agencies. -Analytical skills, and familiarity with research techniques for local/regional geography, site planning, and ecology to identify development constraints and opportunities. -Excellent communication, leadership, and technical writing skills. -Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Policy, or related field. -Master’s Degree in relevant field of study. -Demonstrated expertise in state permitting and local planning processes across MA, NH, ME, CT, RI, and VT. -7–10 years of experience in environmental planning and permitting in New England. -Strong understanding of resiliency planning and hazard vulnerability assessments. -Proven experience developing and managing Open Space and Recreation Plans, Master Plans, and Hazard Mitigation Plans. -Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a dynamic team of planners, biologists, and other technical experts to meet project objectives. -Experience coordinating with local/state agencies and community stakeholders. -Professional licensure or certification (e.g., AICP, CEP). -Ability to manage multiple projects and mentor staff. -Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

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