WSP in the U.S. · 4 hours ago
Senior Technical Manager - Environmental Planning and Permitting
2 MONUMENT SQUARE, Portland, ME, 04101, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking a Senior Technical Manager to expand their environmental planning portfolio across Maine and the broader New England region. This role involves providing senior technical direction on environmental planning projects and ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks while managing client relationships and business development efforts.
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Responsibilities
Lead and oversee environmental planning and analyses across Maine and New England to support project development
Direct the use of GIS, topographic mapping, aerial imagery, and spatial analysis tools to evaluate project locations, resource sensitivities, and potential environmental impacts
Prepare, review, and provide senior oversight for environmental impact assessments, technical reports, and permitting documentation, including NEPA, MEPA, CEPA, Clean Water Act permitting, Endangered Species Act evaluations, and other federal and state regulatory processes
Communicate complex environmental concepts, findings, and recommendations through high‑quality technical reports, presentations, and client‑facing materials
Oversee project execution, including budgets, schedules, scope adherence, environmental strategy, permitting pathways, and multidisciplinary coordination
Participate in and guide environmental permitting processes, including regulatory engagement, response strategies, mitigation planning, and stakeholder coordination
Provide experienced oversight for desk‑based research, demographic and trend analyses, environmental modeling, and technical data interpretation
Serve as a key point of contact for clients, regulatory agencies, and internal teams—delivering high‑level strategic advice and subject matter expertise
Proactively identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities across Maine and New England, including proposal leadership, client outreach, and positioning strategies
Mentor, coach, and develop staff, supporting growth in technical capabilities and project leadership
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop future‑ready solutions aligned with regional environmental and infrastructure needs
Maintain current knowledge of evolving environmental regulations, permitting pathways, planning practices, and regional ecological considerations
Exercise responsible, ethical decision‑making related to WSP resources and conduct, in alignment with WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies
Perform additional responsibilities as needed to support business and project growth across New England
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Environmental Policy, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)
10+ years of experience working in the environmental planning field, completing environmental impact assessments, planning studies, and permitting
Highly proficient expertise with environmental planning skills for a specific ecosystem(s), habitat(s), and/or applicable regulatory zone
Extensive knowledge of relevant environmental laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and applicable Regional/State/Federal regulatory framework
Demonstrated technical competence leading environmental permitting of assigned projects within business sector (e.g. commercial, infrastructure, transportation, energy, etc.)
Advanced expertise with consulting practices, conducting NEPA / CEQA / other analysis and preparation of associated documentation
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity
Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
Proficiency with technical and business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
AICP certification is preferred
Other essential professional licensure/certification
Benefits
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Company
WSP in the U.S.
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