Senior Level Permitting Specialist

WSP•Denver, CO

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is hiring a full-time Senior Level Permitting Specialist for its Mine Environment team. Denver, Colorado, is the preferred location, though other WSP office locations may be considered for qualified candidates. The role supports permitting and environmental projects and proposal efforts, particularly in the global mining industry, and works closely with senior regulatory and permitting specialists and US and global mining teams. Projects may involve permitting, baseline characterization studies, operational support, and reclamation or remediation. The specialist contributes to project delivery, team development, and growth of WSP’s US mine permitting team. The role requires technical knowledge of applicable US legislation, regulations, guidelines, and standards, as well as the ability to manage and deliver projects to WSP’s quality and client-satisfaction standards. The position is hybrid and may require occasional domestic or international travel and work schedules extending beyond the typical workweek for project needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geology, Biology, or a related field, with a strong background in regulatory compliance and permitting.
At least 7 years of professional experience in natural resources, permitting, consulting, or an adjacent professional field.
Understanding of state and federal mining regulations and NEPA.
Knowledge of mining-related environmental practices and standards.
Experience working with teams to deliver work products in a timely manner, ideally in a consulting environment.
Excellent communication skills and ability to prepare written reports and presentations conveying technical results to varied audiences.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a collaborative work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team in a hybrid work environment.
A record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel, including international travel, may be required depending on project requirements.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Geology, Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field; a graduate degree is preferred.
Previous experience working as a consulting scientist.
Experience working with government regulators.
Experience designing and implementing field programs.
Experience as a project manager for multidisciplinary projects.
Understanding of laboratory analytical methods.
MSHA 24-hour level qualification or eligibility for recertification.

Responsibilities

Support mining projects, primarily involving permitting strategy, baseline studies, operational support, and reclamation or remediation; work may also involve oil and gas, power, and solid waste industries.
Support development of proposals, schedules, and budgets for mine permitting projects.
Develop project proposals and assessment approaches as part of project teams.
Provide clients with environmental and permitting strategies.
Prepare technical reports, memorandums, presentations, and other project deliverables.
Support and/or lead multiple projects under client-approved scopes of work, delivering high-quality reports on time and within budget.
Design, plan, and oversee field programs for clients.
Manage, analyze, and interpret data, and provide technical review and quality control for data collection, management, and analysis.
Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate data into environmental assessments, permit applications, resource management plans, and closure plans.
Supervise, train, and mentor junior staff in technical skills, project experience, consulting, and decision-making.
Develop and maintain client relationships.
Promote a Safety-First focus.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.