Senior Level Permitting Specialist

WSP•Denver, CO

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is hiring a Senior Level Permitting Specialist for its Mine Environment team. The role is full-time, with Denver, Colorado preferred; other WSP office locations may be considered for a qualified candidate. The specialist will support permitting and environmental projects and proposals, primarily in the global mining industry, and will collaborate with the United States and global mining teams. Projects may include permitting, baseline characterization studies, operational support, and reclamation or remediation. The role involves working with a senior regulatory and permitting specialist and contributing to the growth of WSP’s mine permitting team in the United States. The successful candidate will contribute to mentoring and supervising junior staff, data analysis and interpretation, permitting guidance, proposal development, technical reporting, and project delivery. They will apply knowledge of applicable United States legislation, regulations, guidelines, and standards, and help deliver projects to WSP’s quality and client-satisfaction standards. The position is in a hybrid work environment and may require occasional domestic or international travel and schedules extending beyond a typical workweek, depending on project requirements.

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.
Demonstrated ability to work with teams to deliver work products on time, 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.
Record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond a typical workweek.
Ability to travel occasionally, including internationally, as project requirements dictate.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree in Geology, Biology, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
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 involving permitting strategy, baseline studies, operational support, and reclamation or remediation, as well as projects in oil and gas, power, and solid waste.
Support development of proposals, schedules, and budgets for mine permitting projects.
Collaborate with project teams to develop proposals and assessment approaches, provide clients with environmental and permitting strategies, and prepare technical reports, memorandums, presentations, and other deliverables.
Support and/or lead multiple projects under client-approved scopes of work and deliver 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 comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.