Nuclear Business Development Lead – U.S. E&E

WSP•Midvale, UT

4d•$228,300 - $321,800•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP USA is seeking a dynamic, growth-oriented Nuclear Business Development Lead for the U.S. Earth & Environment (E&E) business. This role will drive growth in the nuclear market by identifying, shaping, and advancing opportunities that align E&E capabilities with client needs and WSP’s broader nuclear strategy. The Nuclear Business Development Lead will serve as E&E’s principal growth leader in the U.S. nuclear market, working closely with other WSP business lines to bring integrated solutions to clients. The successful candidate will leverage an established network across nuclear developers, utilities, contractors, engineering partners, technology providers, and other industry stakeholders to build pipeline, strengthen strategic relationships, position WSP for priority pursuits, and convert opportunities into profitable work.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related discipline.
15+ years of experience in the U.S. nuclear, energy, environmental, engineering, or infrastructure market, including significant business development responsibility.
Demonstrated success developing client relationships, building qualified pipeline, leading capture strategies, and winning complex projects.
Strong understanding of the U.S. nuclear market, including key clients, developers, contractors, engineering partners, technologies, regulatory considerations, and procurement models.
Established network of senior relationships throughout the U.S. nuclear industry.
Proven ability to influence and coordinate across business lines, geographies, technical disciplines, and operating teams in a matrixed organization.
Exceptional communication, presentation, negotiation, commercial judgment, and relationship management skills.
Ability to manage multiple strategic pursuits, maintain disciplined follow-through, and operate effectively in complex stakeholder environments.
Ability to travel throughout the United States and internationally as required.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting nuclear developers, utilities, EPC contractors, architect-engineer firms, government agencies, national laboratories, or technology providers.
Familiarity with advanced nuclear and SMR development, licensing and permitting, site characterization, environmental services, existing fleet programs, decommissioning, and nuclear waste management.
Experience developing and managing strategic accounts, alliances, and cross-organizational pursuits.
Recognized industry presence and active participation in relevant U.S. nuclear associations and forums.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute a U.S. nuclear business development plan for E&E in alignment with the E&E Power & Energy sector strategy.
Build, qualify, and manage a robust pipeline of nuclear opportunities across new generation, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), existing fleet support, environmental services, permitting, remediation, decommissioning, waste management, and related infrastructure.
Leverage established relationships with developers, utilities, contractors, engineering partners, technology providers, and other key industry participants to create early visibility into upcoming work.
Collaborate across E&E, Power & Energy, Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, and other business lines to assemble differentiated, integrated client solutions.
Lead account planning, opportunity capture, teaming, and pursuit strategies from initial engagement through contract award.
Develop strategic partnerships and teaming arrangements that expand WSP’s access, credibility, and delivery capacity in the nuclear market.
Represent WSP at client meetings, industry conferences, trade associations, and partner forums.
Provide market intelligence on clients, competitors, procurement models, regulatory developments, capital programs, and emerging technologies.
Promote a culture of safety, collaboration, client focus, technical excellence, and disciplined growth.