This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an On-Call Project Manager to work out of Washington, DC or New York, City, NY.
Be involved in projects with our Federal Environmental Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
This individual would be part of an interdisciplinary team that supports clients with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) compliance, federal-level review of technical reports and management plans, and analysis of compliance with the Federal Power Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and other regulatory requirements.
The Project Manager must successfully manage multidisciplinary teams, meet deadlines, and keep a project within the contracted budget. The Project Manager will provide supervisory, technical and administrative directions for personnel performing specific tasks. The Project Manager will coordinate with the FERC Task Monitor to ensure problem resolution for individual tasks. To ensure success, the Project Manager must have the capability to communicate both orally and in writing with the Task Monitor to express conceptual as well as pragmatic ways to maintain a high quality document while ensuring a timely delivery within the agreed budget.
Your Impact
Providing project team and clients with management expertise regarding potential impacts and mitigation related to hydroelectric and other types of water resource projects.
Preparation and senior review of resources analysis related to Environmental Impact Statement / Environmental Assessment documents, primarily regarding licensing, relicensing, amendment or surrender of licenses for hydroelectric projects.
Preparation and senior review of biological assessments and study plan determinations related to the licensing and relicensing of hydroelectric projects.
Performing quality control reviews of NEPA documents prepared by other team members for the types of documents described above.
Managing interdisciplinary teams preparing the types of documents described above.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in the environmental sciences, geophysical sciences, or related.
10+ years recent and relevant experience with hydropower licensing and/or NEPA compliance, and environmental technical report writing.
Evidence of five years of work, within the last ten years, successfully managing multidisciplinary teams, meeting deadlines, and keeping a project within a contracted budget.
A minimum of three years of work experience, within the last ten years, in preparing sections of environmental assessments (EA) or environmental impact statements (EIS) pursuant to the rules and regulations that implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and in the field of hydropower impact assessment, is required.
Knowledge of applicable federal and state environmental laws, regulations, and guidelines, including FERC hydropower regulations, is essential.
This position will primarily be an office position with limited field work.
There will be periodic travel (estimated between 5-10%) with the potential for overnight stays.This position requires excellent communication, technical, and writing skills; attention to detail; and the ability to work independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team.
Excellent organization and time management.
Preferred Qualifications
Masters degree in in the environmental sciences, geophysical sciences, or related.
High-level knowledge of hydroelectric licensing regulations and federal environmental laws and their implementing regulations, including, but not limited to: Federal Power Act, Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act, and National Environmental Policy Act.
Knowledge of current issues and processes related to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, including but not limited to hydroelectric project licensing, relicensing, and license surrender/decommissioning.
Compensation and Benefits:
Expected Hourly Rate Regardless of Location: $70-75/hour.
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.
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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?
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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.