WSP

Environmental Permitting and FERC Specialist

WSP • $70K — $95K *
Wexford, PA 15090In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in natural science or engineering field.
  • 7-10 years of relevant work or internship experience.
  • Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
  • Ability to lead field teams and ensure construction quality assurance.
  • Strong skills in MS Office Suite and data manipulation.
  • Excellent report writing and technical document preparation abilities.
  • Commitment to safety and ability to follow Health & Safety protocols.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare environmental permit applications for various energy projects.
  • Evaluate and assess regulatory requirements for compliance.
  • Maintain detailed records and survey documentation.
  • Review and produce construction documents including design specifications.
  • Assist in preparing technical project documents and reports for clients and stakeholders.
  • Develop project plans, schedules, and management reporting.
  • Communicate effectively with clients and regulatory agencies to provide insights and recommendations.

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career advancement with a global sustainability leader.
  • Work on diverse energy and industrial projects.
  • Engage in both field and analytical desktop work.
  • Collaborative work environment with team support.
  • Up to 20% travel enhancing professional exposure.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Environmental Permitting and FERC Specialist for our Pittsburgh or Wexford based offices. As part of our team, you will provide high-quality analytical support to WSP clients while working closely with other team members. Assignments will be a mix of field and desktop work focused on but not limited to, impact assessment and permitting for new energy projects (e.g., natural gas pipelines, Liquified Natural Gas terminals, renewables, transmission lines, etc.). This is an excellent opportunity for a professional looking to advance their career with a global sustainability leader.

Your Impact

  • Prepare permit applications when required by federal, state or local environmental regulatory authorities for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, maintenance, or decommissioning.
  • Evaluate regulatory requirements.
  • Maintain records and survey reports.
  • Production and senior review of construction documents including design drawings and specifications.
  • Assist with the preparation of technical project documents, including, but not limited to: writing, word processing, building tables and spreadsheets, tabulating and manipulating data, producing hard copy documents, completing air and erosion control engineering calculations commensurate with the candidate's background.
  • Assist with the development of project plans and schedules; and assist with the development of project management reporting, such as monthly progress reports.
  • Communicate with internal and external clients, including requesting project information, answering regulatory questions, and providing recommendations. Prepare and review technical reports and presentations for clients, regulators, and other stakeholders.


Who You Are

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a natural science or engineering field of study.
  • 7-10 years of applicable work and/or internship experience.
  • Ability to direct others in the field, such as subcontractors and provide construction quality assurance.
  • Experience with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).
  • Up to 20% travel.
  • Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite software.
  • Experience conducting desktop and online studies or research on a wide variety of natural resource or resource planning topics, Geographic Information System, map interpretation (National Wetland Inventory, U.S. Geological Survey, aerial photography)
  • Ability to work effectively in the field during cold and hot weather conditions.
  • Ability to navigate in the field using Global Position System, maps and aerial photographs.
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare concise and accurate technical documents and reports.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, which include being comfortable and effective at communicating technical knowledge and concepts to other staff, clients, regulatory. agencies, and project stakeholders.
  • Strong commitment to safety, including following established Health & Safety protocols.
  • Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Valid driver's license and good driving record.
  • Demonstrated attributes to become a strong consultant - team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter who takes initiative, versatile, and service-oriented mentality.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience working with or knowledge of natural resource management agencies and regulatory agencies (e.g., Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, etc.).
  • Field or consulting experience.
  • Comfort and familiarity with active construction sites.
  • Familiarity with field survey techniques.
  • Applied and working knowledge of ArcGIS software.

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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1959
* Ladders Estimates

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