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Job description
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an Environmental Planning Director to proactively identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across our Midwest Region (KS, MO, NE, IA, SD, ND, MN, OK, AR) in the commercial, industrial, utility, energy, transmission, development, and/or transportation markets. Based in St. Louis, MO (Creve Coeur) or remote within the region, this role combines business development leadership with delivery of high-quality NEPA/impact assessment, nuclear licensing, and permitting work.
Job Description
WSP is seeking an Environmental Planning Director to proactively identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across our Midwest Region (KS, MO, NE, IA, SD, ND, MN, OK, AR) in the commercial, industrial, utility, energy, transmission, development, and/or transportation markets. Based in St. Louis, MO (Creve Coeur) or remote within the region, this role combines business development leadership with delivery of high-quality NEPA/impact assessment, nuclear licensing, and permitting work.
Your Impact
Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new opportunities across KS, MO, NE, IA, SD, ND, MN, OK, and AR; build pipeline and drive capture plans
Lead client outreach, relationship management, and positioning strategies with key accounts, partners, and agencies
Own and/or support proposal development from start to finish (strategy, teaming, scope/technical approach, pricing, schedule, and reviews)
Plan and direct defensible NEPA and ER deliverables for nuclear and other energy projects, including EAs, EISs, and supporting technical studies
Provide quality oversight and regulatory compliance review for submittals to clients and agencies
Lead interdisciplinary teams and manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk from kickoff through closeout
Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on NEPA strategy and compliance with related requirements (e.g., ESA, NHPA, CWA)
Mentor and develop staff; set expectations, provide technical direction, and ensure consistent delivery standards
Make sound, independent decisions on technical approaches, documentation, and risk mitigation for complex assignments
Required Qualifications
BS/BA in environmental/biological science, planning, engineering, or related discipline
12+ years leading NEPA/ESIA efforts for energy or nuclear projects, including proposal leadership and client-facing delivery
Strong command of NEPA and implementing regulations/guidance
Experience supporting nuclear licensing reviews; NRC Environmental Reports (ER) experience preferred
Excellent writing, facilitation, and presentation skills; able to translate complex topics for varied audiences
Ability to synthesize diverse inputs into clear, defensible documents suitable for public review
Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and manage projects to scope, schedule, and budget
Demonstrated success developing winning proposals and growing client relationships
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in environmental planning/science, ecology, geography, or related field
PMP and/or other relevant professional certifications
Contract negotiation and management experience
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.
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?
ABOUT US
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.
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Worksite address
st. louis, MO, 63146, US
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