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Lead Environmental Planner

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Environmental Planner for our Merrimack, NH office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
This position will support transportation and other infrastructure projects across New Hampshire, with a focus on environmental permitting, regulatory compliance, and NEPA documentation. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience managing projects and will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
Your Impact
Lead and manage environmental planning, review, impact assessment, and permitting efforts for transportation, water, and other infrastructure projects
Develop and implement permitting strategies to support project delivery, including coordination with federal, state, and local agencies
Prepare and oversee environmental documentation under NEPA and related state environmental policy acts
Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams (transportation, water resources, structural, cultural resources, power and energy, and advisory services) to integrate environmental requirements into project design
Serve as a key point of contact for clients and agencies, including NHDOT, FHWA, USACE, NH DES, and NH Fish & Game
Support or lead agency coordination, stakeholder engagement, and public outreach activities
Provide technical guidance and quality review of reports, applications, and deliverables
Mentor and support the development of early- and mid-career staff
Contribute to business development efforts, including proposal preparation, scope development, and client relationship management
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or a related field
Demonstrated experience supporting environmental regulatory compliance review, impact assessment, and permitting for transportation, resilient infrastructure, hazard mitigation, and other projects
Working knowledge of NEPA and applicable state and federal environmental regulations
Experience coordinating with regulatory agencies and multidisciplinary teams
Experience managing projects, tasks, budgets, and schedules
Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills
Previous staff mentorship or oversight experience
Qualifications
Professional certifications such as AICP, CEP, PMP or ability to obtain
Experience working with New Hampshire regulatory agencies
Role or interest in participation with New England professional associations/boards/societies