Description
WSP is seeking a Natural Resources Consultant to support its Texas & Louisiana region. This position will be part of the Earth & Environment Team, supporting various natural resources, environmental permitting, and ecological assessment projects throughout the region.
The ideal candidate will have experience supporting natural resources projects, conducting environmental field investigations, evaluating ecological resources, and coordinating with regulatory agencies. This role provides the opportunity to expand technical expertise, contribute to diverse energy and infrastructure projects, and support environmental stewardship initiatives across multiple market sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support project managers in executing natural resources and environmental permitting projects
- Conduct field investigations, biological assessments, habitat evaluations, and other natural resource studies
- Evaluate potential environmental impacts to wetlands, streams, wildlife habitat, and other sensitive natural resources
- Prepare technical reports, environmental analyses, permit applications, and regulatory compliance documentation
- Assist with federal, state, and local environmental permitting efforts
- Support field data collection, analysis, and interpretation to inform project planning and environmental decision-making
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to identify environmental constraints and develop mitigation strategies
- Coordinate with regulatory agencies, project stakeholders, landowners, and clients to support project advancement and compliance requirements
- Monitor environmental regulations, permitting requirements, and natural resource management practices
- Maintain accurate field records, environmental databases, GIS information, and project documentation
- Participate in fieldwork, site visits, agency meetings, and client engagements throughout the Gulf South region as needed
- Promote health, safety, and environmental stewardship while supporting WSP's commitment to sustainable project delivery
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources Management, Biology, Ecology, Environmental Planning, Wildlife Biology, or a related field
- 3-5 years of experience supporting natural resources, ecological consulting, environmental permitting, or related environmental projects
- Experience conducting environmental field surveys and natural resource assessments
- Familiarity with wetland regulations, threatened and endangered species considerations, habitat assessments, and natural resource permitting requirements
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local environmental regulations
- Experience preparing technical reports, environmental assessments, permit applications, and resource agency correspondence
- Familiarity with energy, infrastructure, industrial, transportation, renewable energy, transmission, or similar development projects
- Working knowledge of GIS applications, environmental data collection methods, and field documentation practices
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assignments concurrently while maintaining quality and meeting deadlines
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and standard environmental data management tools
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for field assignments, project meetings, and site visits