Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field.
12+ years of experience in licensing and permitting, particularly with the ACC CEC process in Arizona and the southwestern U.S.
5+ years leading the ACC Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) process.
Strong written and verbal communication skills for client and project management.
Willingness to travel 10-20% for meetings.
Responsibilities
Serve as technical director and project manager for energy projects.
Develop and mentor team members.
Act as a subject matter expert in the ACC CEC process.
Manage multidisciplinary projects across various development phases.
Coordinate client relations and oversee project financial performance.
Expand client portfolios and generate new leads.
Lead proposal preparation for task orders and contracts.
Collect environmental data and prepare permit applications, coordinating with agencies.
Engage with public and community stakeholders at hearings and meetings.
Implement quality assurance and control programs for projects.
Benefits
Opportunity to lead significant energy infrastructure projects.
Mentorship and development opportunities for staff.
Engagement with multidisciplinary teams and diverse projects.
Chance to influence environmental compliance and permitting processes.
Work in a collaborative environment with community stakeholders.
Full Job Description
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP USA is initiating a search for a Vice President, Environmental Energy Technical Director to join our South Mountain Earth and Environment Team! We are seeking a highly motivated candidate with 12+ years of experience managing energy infrastructure siting and routing, permitting, and construction of electric transmission lines and substations, renewable energy projects, and midstream pipelines (CO2, natural gas, and hydrogen). The ideal candidate has experience in leading the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) process. The position is located in Tempe, Arizona.
Your Impact
Serve as a technical director, project director, and project manager for projects within our South Mountain energy portfolio
Develop and mentor staff
Serve as a subject matter expert in the ACC CEC process
Manage multidisciplinary projects in various geographic locations and phases of development including routing/siting, federal, state, and local land use permitting, and construction compliance
Client coordination and project financial performance including preparing and monitoring project scope, budget, schedule, and forecasting
Expand existing client portfolios and establish new leads.
Lead and support proposal preparation for task orders and/or new contracts
Lead collection of environmental field resource data collection along with preparation of environmental document and permit applications; coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies for project permitting
Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, GIS analysts, permitting and environmental resource specialists, land agents, and construction compliance monitors
Communicate with the public and community stakeholders at hearings and public meetings.
Implement corporate and project-specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control programs, including methodology and document review, participation in field reviews, project compliance inspections, and site meetings
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)
12+ years demonstrated knowledge and professional experience in licensing and permitting, including the ACC CEC process, in Arizona and other southwestern states, preferably related to utility infrastructure development and operations
5+ years' experience in leading the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) Certificate of Environmental Compatibility (CEC) process
Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, communicating with clients, and overseeing project staff and subcontractors
Travel from 10 to 20% of the time for client, project, and internal meetings
Preferred Qualifications
Professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise
Knowledge and demonstrated expertise with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), and related federal and state laws and regulations (e.g., Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Clean Air Act, Clean Water Act, etc.) is required
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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.
