[Hiring] Environmental Planning Director @WSP

Role 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.

• Build and expand client relationships.
• Lead outreach and account positioning strategies.
• Serve as a key proposal leader (capture planning, win themes, teaming, scope/approach, schedule, and budget).
• Direct and deliver complex NEPA environmental assessments, EISs, and related studies.
• Manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality from pursuit through execution.
• Provide technical and administrative leadership on complex studies.
• Mentor teams and ensure regulatory compliance and on-time/on-budget delivery.
• Experience with Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) license applications/Environmental Reports (ER) and nuclear licensing reviews is highly desirable.

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.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in environmental planning/science, ecology, geography, or related field (preferred).
• PMP and/or other relevant professional certifications (preferred).
• Contract negotiation and management experience (preferred).

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
• Flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.