This OpportunityWSP has an immediate need for an Associate Vice President with a specialization in Sustainable Buildings to join Built Ecology, WSP’s growing buildings sustainability practice. This position will work out of WSP's offices in Denver, CO or Boulder, CO . The individual will grow and strengthen our team by securing, staffing, managing, and delivering complex projects and client-facing engagements. Candidates should be passionate about sustainability, exhibit technical knowledge in Sustainable Buildings and demonstrate leadership skills and ability to deliver high-quality products through appropriate time and priority management while leveraging resources and removing barriers and obstacles for the project team.Come join us and help create a more sustainable, healthy, resilient, and inclusive future!At WSP, we are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts for the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. We are looking to grow our teams with future-ready champions and change makers who are committed to collaboration, continuous learning, and thoughtful solutions that lead to meaningful outcomes for the communities we serve. To do this, we hire candidates with a wide range of experiences, skillsets, backgrounds, and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity are part of our fundamental structure.Our BusinessAs one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, we work with our clients to create buildings that support their business goals while also restoring balance with the natural environment and sustaining healthy resilient communities. As part of a worldwide community of built environment experts, we bring creative problem-solving, future-ready planning, innovative design solutions, and deep technical expertise in building systems. When combined with our world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency, and earth sciences, we are one of the largest and best sustainability consultancies in the world. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.Built Ecology is WSP’s US buildings sustainability practice, providing a broad range of services including sustainability strategy and planning, goal setting and workshop facilitation, high-performance design assistance, complex building performance analysis, building certifications, energy and GHG master planning, and building performance verification. We work across a wide range of project types and scales, from master planning and district infrastructure to building design and construction, to ongoing performance and operations. Built Ecology has been directly responsible for driving many leading projects across the globe, including LEED Platinum buildings, Living Building Challenge and WELL projects, Net Zero energy and water projects, EcoDistricts, corporate green building programs, and decarbonization of large building portfolios. Our solutions are typically innovative, integrated, data-driven, and practical.Your Impact<ul><li>Lead clients, project stakeholders, and multidisciplinary project teams through the process of establishing goals, understanding strategies, and implementing sustainability solutions that are achievable and impactful</li><li>Working with project managers to lead sustainability strategy and certification tasks on a wide variety of projects</li><li>Provide strategic and technical sustainability support to building design and construction teams</li><li>Develop and oversee the production of clear, comprehensive, and detailed deliverables</li><li>Supervise and mentor team members in-person and/or virtually</li><li>Have a leadership presence in the industry and provide subject matter expertise within WSP</li><li>Support continued improvement of team resources and processes</li></ul>Who You AreRequired Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in a building design, building science or sustainability discipline, including Architecture, Engineering, Building Science or similar</li><li>10+ years of professional experience, sustainability, green building consulting, and third-party green building rating systems (e.g. LEED, LBC, Enterprise Green Communities, Passive House, etc.)</li><li>Experience managing staff and supporting staff development</li><li>Knowledge of the building design and construction process, ability to read and interpret architectural and engineering drawings</li><li>Familiarity with energy codes, stretch codes, and Building Performance Standards focused on energy efficiency, decarbonization, and electrification</li><li>Knowledge of sustainable products and services</li><li>Ability to understand and coordinate energy, daylight, comfort, and other modeling deliverables</li><li>Ability to work efficiently in a team environment</li><li>Excellent verbal communication and writing skills</li><li>Attention to detail and highly organized</li><li>Self-starter, able to work independently and multi-task, coordinating activities across many projects</li><li>LEED Accredited Professional</li></ul>Ideal candidates will exhibit the following characteristics:<ul><li>Passionate about supporting, learning from, and mentoring individuals across our national sustainability teamStrong verbal, written, and visual communication skills. Presents complex concepts and solutions in ways that are clear, concise, creative, and compelling.</li><li>Uses integrative thinking and creative problem-solving to develop practical and impactful solutions</li><li>Passionate about creating a sustainable, healthy, resilient, and equitable built environment</li><li>Driven to create innovative solutions that deliver ambitious high-performance design outcomes</li><li>Background in sustainability, building design and construction, and high-performance design analytics</li></ul>WSP BenefitsWSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.CompensationExpected Salary (all locations): $92,500 - $165,000WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.Expected Salary (Colorado only): $92,500 - $160,000WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.#LI-MQ1About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

At WSP USA, our expertise lies at the intersection of the infrastructure and the skylines we have helped to shape from coast to coast.

Associate Vice President – Sustainable Buildings (Built Ecology)

This OpportunityServe as member of WSP’s Regional Environmental Planning and Permitting Program, with focus on project delivery, client communications, and project staff management. Management and preparation of documentation compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and similar state-level impact assessment regulations for a variety of project scopes and clients. Specific tasks would include adhering to scopes, schedules, budgets, and completing or contributing to all components of environmental documentation. Will work collaboratively with Environmental Planning and Permitting leadership and technical staff throughout the Western US, including the Intermountain West, Pacific Northwest, and California. Proven experience with Federal and state agencies is preferrable; experience with the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security (including the Federal Emergency Management Agency) is desired.Your Impact<ul><li>Assist with scoping, strategic planning, and developing permitting execution strategy for clients on medium-to-large sized projects, encompassing development of proposals, including development of scope of work/technical approach, and schedule. Prepare and assist with completing environmental survey reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects (e.g. Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act permitting, CEQA, NEPA, etc.).</li><li>Perform professional environmental planning work and conduct investigations, inspections, and environmental studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental needs.</li><li>Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to address, prevent, control, or restore environmental problems.</li><li>Assist with overseeing and working with cross-functional teams in executing project work.</li><li>Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.</li><li>Conduct research as appropriate and assist with proposal development.</li><li>Remain current in latest environmental planning subject matter, practices, regulations, and techniques.</li><li>Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.</li><li>Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.</li></ul>Who You AreRequired Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)</li><li>5 to 7 years of experience working in the environmental planning field, completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and construction support, impact assessments, and permitting.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with consulting practices, conducting NEPA / CEQA / other analysis and preparation of associated documentation.</li><li>Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting agencies.</li><li>Demonstrated experience contributing to technical reports, preparing environmental impact evaluations, siting reports, and environmental permit applications, including field surveys and reporting, and resource and impact evaluations.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.</li><li>Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.</li><li>Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.</li><li>Proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.</li><li>Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.</li><li>Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.</li><li>Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.</li><li>Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Master’s Degree is preferred.</li><li>Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.</li></ul>WSP Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.CompensationExpected Salary: $82,000- $119,570WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Senior Consultant, Environmental Planning

This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Environmental Planner for our Baltimore, MD office. The following locations will also be considered: Washington, DC and Herndon, VA . Be involved in projects with our Planning Advisory Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.Provides technical environmental planning assistance to minimize the environmental impacts of commercial, industrial, utility, transmission, development, infrastructure, construction, pipeline, and/or transportation related projects. Tasks may include providing support and guidance for multi-site/phase environmental permitting projects, site and impact assessment, restoration, land use management plans, public involvement, and ensuring environmental regulatory compliance. Substantiates documentation to advise on project areas by applying and integrating urban and regional planning with a focus on sustainability. Assists project leadership with environmental impact assessment, corrective/mitigation strategy development, permitting, and/or restoration activities. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.Your Impact<ul><li>Determine well-defined data collection methods for identifying and compiling observational, spatial, operations, and environmental data from multiple matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.</li><li>Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS data, and other visualization tools to determine exact locations of project areas, site impact, habitat types, and associated physical and wildlife sensitivities.</li><li>Prepare and assist with completing environmental survey reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects (e.g. Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act permitting, CEQA, NEPA, etc.).</li><li>Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, reporting, and record compliance and retention.</li><li>Perform professional environmental planning work and conduct investigations, inspections, and environmental studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular environmental problem or issue, verify site characteristics, and/or to plan for future environmental needs.</li><li>Assist with environmental site assessments (Phase I and II).</li><li>Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.</li><li>Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to address, prevent, control, or restore environmental problems.</li><li>Provide environmental risk identification and impact assessment, offering input with moderate to high-level threat mitigation and permitting activities projects to minimize impacts to the health of the environment and the population.</li><li>Assist with scoping, strategic planning, and developing permitting execution strategy for clients on medium-sized projects.</li><li>Assist with overseeing and working with cross-functional teams in executing project work.</li><li>Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.</li><li>Conduct research as appropriate and assist with proposal development.</li><li>Remain current in latest environmental planning subject matter, practices, regulations, and techniques.</li><li>Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.</li><li>Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.</li></ul>Who You AreRequired Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)</li><li>3 to 5 years of experience working in the environmental planning field, completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and construction support, impact assessments, and permitting.</li><li>Competent analytical skills and prior experience with research techniques, local/regional ecology and habitats, and applicable species required.</li><li>Working knowledge and experience with relevant environmental laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and applicable Regional/State/Federal regulatory framework.</li><li>Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting agencies.</li><li>Demonstrated experience contributing to technical reports, preparing environmental impact evaluations, siting reports, and environmental permit applications, including field surveys and reporting, and resource and impact evaluations.</li><li>Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.</li><li>Demonstrated experience with consulting practices, conducting NEPA / CEQA / other analysis and preparation of associated documentation.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.</li><li>Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.</li><li>Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.</li><li>Experience with discipline-specific software (i.e., ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Sketch-Up).</li><li>Proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.</li><li>Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.</li><li>Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.</li><li>Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.</li><li>Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Master’s Degree is preferred.</li><li>Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.#LI-MC4</li></ul>About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Environmental Planner

This OpportunityAt WSP, we are inspired by bringing together the right people to be a part of future-focused business objectives to support our vast client base. Across the world, the importance of ethical environmental systems and projects are the foundation of shaping the future of our environment. Through public consultancy, strategic planning practices and stakeholder engagement, we can provide clients a concrete and realistic understanding of a project’s impact.As a world-wide leader of environmental and transportation consulting and planning services, we invite you to be a part of that vision. Our Planning &amp; Environment group in Durango, Colorado , is looking for a Lead Environmental Planner to support and add to our wide and diverse range of environmental planning services that enables future-ready growth.Your ImpactDesign<ul><li>Manages the planning, development, and implementation of environmental projects to ensure that development projects comply with environmental laws and regulations with minimal supervision.</li><li>Develop planning studies and documents related to environmental planning,?including;?National Environmental Policy Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act documentation and/or other environmental planning documentation, figures, and maps for environmental and transportation planning studies.</li><li>Authors technical reports with clarity and minimal grammatical or spelling errors.</li><li>Conducts biological evaluations and wetland studies in support of planning projects.</li><li>Prepare and complete environmental survey reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects (e.g. Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act permitting, CEQA, NEPA, etc.).</li><li>Provide environmental risk identification and impact assessment, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level threat mitigation and permitting activities projects to minimize impacts to the health of the environment and the population.</li><li>Assist with scoping, strategic planning, and developing permitting execution strategy for clients on small - medium-sized projects.</li><li>Actively engage in business development and proposal writing.</li><li>Demonstrated commitment to keeping?up-to-date?in knowledge of current regulations and planning practices?.</li><li>Coordination, preparation, and submittal of development permit applications and other land use planning for energy (oil/gas, renewables, etc.), transportation, or government projects with minimal supervision.</li><li>Maintains and designs project tracking mechanisms, process design, and record keeping.</li><li>Oversees implementation of project development requirements with WSP personnel, outside contractors, and agency / tribal stakeholders.</li><li>Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.</li></ul>Analyze<ul><li>Participate in decision making to carry out land development with consideration given to the natural environment, social, political, and economic factors to achieve sustainable outcomes while following local, state, federal, and/or tribal environmental regulations and procedures.</li><li>Conducts data collection, research, field surveys, and technical work under supervision? - approximately 15% - 0% time spent traveling.</li><li>Use topographic maps, aerial photographs, GPS data, and other visualization tools to determine exact locations of project areas, associated physical and wildlife sensitivities, and to uncover primary, secondary, and tertiary environmental impacts.</li><li>Prepares technical memoranda, documentation, and reports under minimal supervision.</li><li>Remain current in latest environmental planning subject matter, practices, regulations, and techniques.</li><li>Responsible for understanding regulatory rules and rule changes.</li></ul>Collaborate?<ul><li>Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams in executing project work, permitting strategy, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory compliance, including project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and task completion.</li><li>Provide guidance to junior staff or interns to assist with project flow? Coordinate with clients, resource/regulatory agencies, and environmental and technical staff in a confident and professional manner.</li><li>Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.</li><li>Manage field crews remotely to ensure staff safety and adherence to proper protocols for data collection, documentation, and integrity.</li><li>Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.?</li><li>Participate in public and stakeholder engagement in a professional manner.?</li><li>Other duties as required by business needs.</li></ul>Who You AreRequired Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)</li><li>7 to 10 years of experience working in the environmental planning field, completing environmental field surveys for plants and animals, construction support, impact assessments, and permitting.</li><li>Proficiency with local plant and animal identification.</li><li>Highly proficient analytical skills and prior experience with research techniques, local/regional ecology, habitats, and applicable regulatory zone.</li><li>Expertise and experience relevant environmental laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and applicable Regional/State/Federal regulatory framework.</li><li>Demonstrated experience leading and reviewing environmental planning technical reports, environmental impact evaluations, siting reports, and environmental permit applications and licensing, including field surveys and reporting, and resource and impact evaluations (e.g. commercial, renewable energy, infrastructure, etc.)</li><li>Established experience coordinating with clients, regulatory permitting and resource agencies, and environmental technical staff required.</li><li>Highly proficient self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Experience with discipline-specific software (Microsoft Office Suite, ArcGIS).</li><li>Exceptional technical writing skills.</li><li>Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.</li><li>Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.</li><li>Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.</li><li>Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Previous environmental consulting experience</li><li>Project Management experience, including proposal writing, client coordination, and managing scope / schedule / budget / staff</li><li>Growing industry knowledge through participating in local professional practice organization?</li><li>Exposure to ArcGIS</li><li>Experience working with tribal, federal, state, or local agencies and the public??</li><li>May participate in and conduct field delineation of wetlands and waters of the US or other field or permitting activities</li><li>Experience conducting protocol surveys for special status species, particularly avian raptors and endangered plants</li><li>Experience creating, editing, and analyzing information within Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software to produce maps and spatial analysis for a variety of topic areas,?including:?natural resources, land use / land cover, ecotypes, habitat, etc.</li><li>Familiarity with rules and regulations related to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA); Endangered Species Act; Migratory Bird Treaty Act; Clean Water Act; and state and local environmental rules and regulations and related reporting requirements (e.g., Environmental Assessments; Biological Assessments; Reclamation Plans; Pre-Construction Notifications; reclamation and restoration regulations)</li><li>Eager to participate in land management to promote responsible, sustainable development of oil and gas projects, renewable energy infrastructure, roads and bridges, and more.</li></ul>WSP Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.CompensationExpected Salary: $81,500 - $121,000WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.#LI-RF1About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Lead Environmental Planner

Company Overview:
LabStart is a pioneering nonprofit organization dedicated to unlocking climate innovations from premier research laboratories and empowering underrepresented entrepreneurs to bring these technologies from lab-to-market. The LabStart Fellowship is a full-time, one year, cohort-based program, where fellows are supported in launching new climate startups built around intellectual property licensed from U.S. national labs and universities. The fellowship is tailored to reduce common systemic barriers to entrepreneurship such as access to funding, access to networks, and capacity building. Accessibility and inclusion are the core of our mission, program, and partner network.
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Job Summary:
LabStart is seeking an enthusiastic and versatile person to join our team as a Communications and Operations Associate. As we expand our team from three (CEO, COO, Program Director) to four, we seek someone who is ambitious, adaptable, and energized by entrepreneurship and climate solutions. You'll play a pivotal role in amplifying our mission, managing day-to-day operations, and fostering community engagement. This is an opportunity to significantly impact our organization, our entrepreneurs, and the planet. Specific job functions may flex with the needs of the program throughout the year and with program scale from year to year.&nbsp;
We're very excited to meet with people with exceptional written and oral communication skills, who are energized by the execution of administrative/operational tasks and motivated by the opportunity to manage evolving projects and programs as the organization grows.
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Responsibilities:
Time is roughly estimated at: 50% Content and Marketing Lead and 50% Operations Coordinator.
Content and Marketing Lead
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Content Strategy and Generation: Develop compelling content to showcase LabStart's impact and initiatives.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Development of Communication Materials: Create engaging collateral, including blogs, presentations, reports, and promotional materials.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Social Media Management: Plan, create, and schedule content for social media channels, fostering community engagement and brand awareness.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Creative Initiatives: Contribute innovative ideas to enhance LabStart's branding, storytelling, and outreach efforts.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Newsletter Creation: Curate and distribute newsletters to stakeholders, highlighting key updates, achievements, and opportunities.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Community Engagement: Identify partnership opportunities and share relevant resources with LabStart's cohort and broader community.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Website Management: Update and maintain LabStart's website content to reflect the latest initiatives, resources, and achievements (currently wix; transitioning to webflow).</li>
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Operations Coordinator
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Event Planning and Organization: Coordinate seamless logistics for speaking engagements, networking events, and demo days</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">CRM Organizing: Maintain and update customer relationship management systems to streamline communication and track interactions.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Logistics Support: Assist fellows with travel arrangements, event coordination, and program logistics.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Recruitment Support: Collaborate with team members to recruit and onboard the next cohort of entrepreneurs, supporting outreach and application processes.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Grant Proposal Drafting: Assist in the development of grant proposals, providing research, writing, and coordination support.</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Tech Vetting Process: Facilitate the logistics around evaluation and selection process for climate technologies, coordinating stakeholder feedback and communications,</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Task Management: Help drive organizational efficiency by proactively monitoring and following-up on team deadlines.</li>
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Candidate Preferences:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Based in Colorado (preferred but flexible for the right candidate)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Excitement for and alignment with LabStart's mission and values</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Overflowing passion for climate action and clean energy transitions</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Meticulous attention to detail</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Comfort in a fast-moving startup environment</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Comfortable working with web tools such as slack, asana, Streak (crm), mailchimp, notion</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Strong understanding and awareness of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) principles and how to apply them </li>
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Work Environment:
This position offers a hybrid work environment, with team members based in California and Colorado. Collaboration with contractors and partners may occur across various locations and time zones.
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Compensation Philosophy:
LabStart offers competitive base compensation, robust benefits and quarterly performance bonuses (determined by personal and company performance) to attract and celebrate people aligned with our mission and values. Our compensation program reflects our commitment to fairness, transparency, and excellence in nonprofit management.
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">An annual base salary of $65,000</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Employer covered health benefits through a <a href="https://www.healthcare.gov/job-based-help/qsehra/">Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangement (QSEHRA)</a> (<a href="https://www.peoplekeep.com/blog/qsehra-contribution-limits">about</a>)</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Retirement: Simple IRA with up to 5% company match</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Quarterly performance incentives</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Non-accrued sick and personal time - if you need it, use it</li>
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Application Process:
We require the following in order to consider your application:
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="1">Email <a href="mailto:megan@labstart.xyz">info@labstart.xyz</a> with the subject line &ldquo;Communications and Operations Associate - [Your Name]"</li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">Resume</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="2">In lieu of a cover letter, we ask that all candidates share in their email:</li>
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<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Why are you interested in LabStart?</li>
<li style="font-weight: 400;" aria-level="3">Three portfolio materials / samples (previous written, video, or voice content) that demonstrate your communication style. Please introduce/briefly explain the intended audience of these materials in your submission email.</li>
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LabStart unlocks climate innovations hidden in premier research laboratories to help diverse entrepreneurs launch breakthrough startups. 

LabStart Communications and Operations Associate

<div>Who We Are</div><div> </div><div>Culdesac is a real estate and technology startup that builds cities for people, not cars. Our goal is to create the first car-free city in the US. We started by creating the first car-free neighborhood built from scratch in the US - Culdesac Tempe, a $200 million mixed-use neighborhood development for 1,000 residents that opened in 2023. The neighborhood covers 17 acres and features 55% open space, shared courtyards, and abundant bookable spaces. Culdesac is the co-developer and tech-enabled property manager.</div><div> </div><div>Read more about our vision, our product, and how we are changing how people live, work, and move:</div><div> </div><div><a href="https://medium.com/culdesac/introducing-culdesac-3fbfe7c4219c">Introducing Culdesac: Building car-free neighborhoods from scratch</a> by Ryan Johnson (CEO &amp; Founder)</div><div><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/31/business/culdesac-tempe-phoenix-sprawl.html?partner=slack&amp;smid=sl-share">The Capital of Sprawl Gets a Radically Car-Free Neighborhood</a> by The New York Times</div><div><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2023/oct/11/culdesac-car-free-neighborhood-tempe-arizona">'People are happier in a walkable neighborhood': the US community that banned cars</a> by The Guardian</div><div><a href="https://www.wsj.com/articles/new-arizona-development-bans-residents-from-bringing-cars-11574164801">New Arizona Development Bans Residents From Bringing Cars - WSJ</a> by Wall Street Journal</div><div><a href="https://ryanj.substack.com/p/ebikes">11 rules for buying an ebike, and the 11 ebikes to buy now</a> by Ryan Johnson (CEO &amp; Founder)</div><div> </div><div>We’re headquartered in Tempe, AZ and were founded in 2018. CEO Ryan Johnson was previously on the founding team of Opendoor. We raised a <a href="https://culdesac.com/blog/post/announcing-our-30m-series-a">$30M Series A</a> in January 2022. Our investors include top VCs like Khosla Ventures, Lennar (LenX), Zigg Capital, Initialized Capital, Byers Capital, and Y Combinator. </div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The Role</div><div> </div><div>As an Investment Associate at Culdesac, you will help drive data-driven decisions by maintaining and building upon our financial infrastructure and investment processes as we scale the company. You will be a key part of our real estate strategy by helping in the analysis of existing and potential locations and related outreach, design, and planning.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>The Requirements</div><div> </div><div>While this list represents what we are ideally looking for, we encourage you to apply even if your resume includes strengths and experiences that don’t match everything listed here. We expect most to need at least 2 years of related commercial real estate experience or 4 years of financial analyst experience in the industry to fulfill this position.</div><div> </div><div>Experience in conducting due diligence on land acquisition opportunities and strong experience in creating and maintaining custom pro-forma underwriting models.</div><div> </div><div>Experience in organizing the preparation and review of quarterly financial statements and annual property operating budgets and business plans, including review of market analysis, real estate tax forecast, and disposition strategy.</div><div> </div><div>Experience preparing and reviewing recurring investor, partner, and/or lender financial reports and communications. This includes supporting the preparation and creation of quarterly board documents, presentations, and pitch deck materials on Culdesac projects for partners and local stakeholders.</div><div> </div><div>Able to monitor cash flow, distributions and returns of existing projects. Ensure adherence to operating and capital budgets and business plans and effectively identify and communicate changes, variances, or concerns.</div><div> </div><div>Ensure assets are operating in a manner consistent with management agreements, joint-venture operating agreements, loan documents, etc.</div><div> </div><div>Comfortable establishing and meeting critical timelines and deadlines for tasks and activities related to capital raise or transactions. Identify and effectively address issues or problems that could otherwise adversely affect closing capital.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Locations</div><div> </div><div>We are headquartered in Tempe, AZ, and our office is located in the heart of downtown Tempe. We encourage employees to visit and work in our beautiful Tempe office and offer relocation assistance to those who’d like to move to Tempe. We also have remote positions, and we work hard to create a first-class, remote-friendly environment.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Benefits &amp; Perks</div><div> </div><div>🏥 Benefits Package - Includes options for medical, dental, and vision.</div><div>🥚 Family Planning Benefits</div><div>🐣 Parental Leave - Up to 12 weeks paid time off for qualifying events.</div><div>🏦 401K Savings</div><div>🖥️ Work From Home Stipend - Up to $500 for equipment paid by the company.</div><div>🌎 Co-Working Stipend - $100 per month paid by Culdesac for space intended for work productivity directly related to Culdesac business (e.g., co-working space pass for the day). Remote employees only.</div><div>🚲 Mobility Stipend - Up to $500 to invest in employee micro-mobility setup (e.g., e-bike, e-scooter, micro-mobility accessories).</div><div>🛴 Car-Free Commuter Stipend - $200 per month paid by Culdesac. Tempe employees only.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Our Values</div><div> </div><div>As sprawl became commonplace in our cities, we felt less connected to each other. We normalized hour-long commutes, even as private vehicle ownership became the largest source of carbon emission pollution. Private vehicles and roads limited and dictated development decisions and urbanism. Our cities thus blend technology, real estate, and culture to reimagine our daily lives. Come help us make our residents happier, healthier, and more productive in the years they spend with us and the moments they spend together.</div><div> </div><div>At Culdesac, we:</div><div> </div><div>Work as a team</div><div>Be inclusive, drawing on the strengths of people who bring a different perspective.</div><div>Find ways to work together that overcome disciplinary and geographic separations.</div><div> </div><div>Ship, including the last 10%</div><div>Be output oriented. Ship.</div><div>Our mission weaves us deep into people's lives. Respect that trusted relationship by seeing your work through to the end, including the last 10%.</div><div> </div><div>Embrace the full-stack</div><div>We have a competitive advantage in operationally complex, capital-intensive work.</div><div>Tackling all the layers in the stack gives us an opportunity to deliver an exceptional user experience.</div><div>Always remember Rule #0: learn from those who have done it before.</div><div> </div><div>Ask people for feedback</div><div>Only users know if we’re creating value for them.</div><div>We get better by observing behavior and asking others how we can improve.</div><div>Respect the limits of what we can know and plan. In the complex organism of a city, emergent behavior rules.</div><div> </div><div>Design for humans</div><div>The messiness of human preferences and decision making is the rich soil where our product grows.</div><div>Human paradoxes and contradictions are our opportunity to create joy.</div><div> </div><div> </div><div>Next Steps</div><div> </div><div>If you think Culdesac might be a good fit, we encourage you to apply! You have nothing to lose, and we'll respond to you within a week. If we move forward, here's our typical process:</div><div> </div><div>1. A 15-minute call with a Recruiter to understand your high-level background and cover logistics &amp; expectations.</div><div>2. A 30-minute video call with our Head of Investments to learn more about your background &amp; experience.</div><div>3. A 2.5 hour take-home assignment.</div><div>4. A 30-minute video call with our Head of Development and Acquisitions. </div><div>5. A 30-minute video call with our CIO to review a list of company scenarios.</div><div>6. A 30-minute video call with our CEO overviewing how you would fit in Culdesac’s mission, vision, and culture.</div><div> </div><div>At each step, we leave time for you to ask us questions. We look forward to hearing from you!</div> <div>As required by pay transparency laws in California, Colorado, New York, and Washington, Culdesac provides a reasonable range of compensation for roles that may be hired in these locations. Our cash compensation amount for this role is targeted at $105 - $125k. Final offer amounts are determined by multiple factors including candidate experience and expertise. An overview of benefits is provided on our <a href="https://culdesac.com/careers">careers page</a>.</div><div> </div><div>Culdesac is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.</div>

A car-free neighborhood with abundant greenspace, convenient amenities, and easy access to downtown. Welcome to Culdesac Tempe

Investment Associate

This OpportunityNationally recognized as a Top 100 Internship Program, WSP USA hosts hundreds of interns across the United States to gain hands-on, meaningful work experience to enhance their education and professional aptitude. Our interns gain exposure to real projects while working side by side with senior staff. Through our Developing Professionals Network, interns gain mentorship, networking opportunities and lifelong career connections.Our Built Ecology Team is seeking a Sustainability Intern - Summer 2024 to work out of our Los Angeles, CA, Boston, MA, Chicago, IL, Seattle, WA, and New York, NY offices. Our team works closely with architects, owners, and teams throughout WSP to advance sustainability, health, and resilience goals on large, complex projects around the world.This temporary position is seeking individuals currently enrolled in an Undergraduate or Graduate degree program with an anticipated graduation date of August 2024 or later.This 12 week internship will be part of the WSP Summer Internship Program that is scheduled to start on May 20th, 2024. The individual start date of the internship may be flexible.Built Ecology is WSP’s national Built Environment Sustainability team, providing a broad range of services including sustainability consulting, high-performance design and analysis, building certifications, district-scale solutions, education, facilitation, and project management. We work across a wide range of project types and scales, from horizontal planning and district infrastructure to vertical design and construction, to ongoing performance and operations. Built Ecology has been directly responsible for driving many leading projects across the globe, including LEED Platinum buildings, Living Building Challenge and WELL projects, net-zero water and energy projects, EcoDistricts, corporate initiatives, and improvements for large building portfolios. Our solutions are typically innovative, integrated, and practical.Our team takes a unique approach all our projects. We influence strategic decisions for the design of buildings and neighborhoods, infrastructure and landscapes, and organizational outcomes. Through our internship program, we offer an opportunity to experience built environment sustainability services (strategy, analysis, design and implementation) in a project delivery context.Your Impact<ul><li>Application of existing technical skills to projects in a professional setting and development of additional relevant technical skills</li><li>Gain experience in analysis methods &amp; tools, reporting writing, and presentations related to sustainability</li><li>Develop teamwork skills required to create compelling deliverables and engage with clients and project teams</li><li>Learn the fundamental principles and tools used for computational design and advanced buildings analytics</li><li>Manage a variety of specific tasks with oversight from several project managers</li><li>Support sustainability strategy development and certification efforts (e.g. LEED, WELL, Fitwel, NZE)</li><li>Assist with renewable energy analysis and carbon-neutral building assessments</li><li>Develop strategic and technical recommendations for projects that is thoughtful, creative, practical, and effective</li><li>Facilitate conversations between multiple stakeholders to devise sustainability strategies</li><li>Produce high-quality, visually compelling presentations and deliverables</li><li>Complete training on assigned tasks.</li><li>Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.</li><li>Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.</li><li>Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.</li></ul>Who You AreRequired Qualifications<ul><li>Actively enrolled in an accredited green building design, engineering, sustainability management, or related Undergraduate program.</li><li>Demonstrated interest in green building design, engineering, sustainability management, or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.</li><li>Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.</li><li>Capable of taking direction from leadership, mentors, and managers to executive projects.</li><li>Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.</li><li>Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.</li><li>Authorization to work in the United States at the start of the internship</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Ability to use Adobe Creative Suite for reports and presentations</li><li>Computer 3D model creation and development</li><li>Scripting and coding (e.g. Python or Grasshopper)</li><li>Knowledge of the building design and construction process</li><li>Knowledge of third-party green building rating systems (LEED, Passive House, LBC, WELL, Fitwel etc.)</li><li>Experience with energy, carbon, daylight, and CFD modeling software and analysis</li><li>Extensive experience with Excel and data analysis</li><li>Prior internship and leadership involvement on campus</li><li>Please note that there is no relocation or housing assistance associated with this internship.</li></ul>Compensation:Expected Salary: $19.13-$30.00/hrWSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.#LI-GA1About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Sustainability Intern - Summer 2024

Our BusinessWe are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment &amp; Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency &amp; sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Environmental Planner – Transmission Siting and Permitting in New York State. This position will be located in our New York City office, or our offices in Buffalo; Valhalla; and Albany. Be involved in projects with our Earth &amp; Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.The primary focus for this Lead Environmental Planner will be on electric transmission line and substation routing and siting, along with renewable energy development projects in New York and adjacent states. The ideal candidate will have an established and successful history of experience in the State of New York and will be a collaborative and responsive professional with strong communication and organizational skills.Your Impact<ul><li>Managing multiple projects at various stages and locations</li><li>Leading project teams for key clients</li><li>Leading business development efforts - develop/maintain client relationships and lead proposal preparation</li><li>Developing strategy for public involvement programs; attend and participate in open houses, public meetings, and public hearings</li><li>Serving as a siting and environmental permitting subject matter expert</li><li>Managing and directing routing/siting studies, analyses, and associated reports</li><li>Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include engineers, attorneys, planners, permitting and environmental specialists, and real estate experts</li><li>Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.</li><li>Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.</li><li>Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.</li></ul>Who You AreRequired Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience.)</li><li>7-10 years of experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects, for a variety of energy-related projects</li><li>Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.</li><li>Proven Article VII Application and EM&amp;CP experience, including management of Article VII and EM&amp;CP filings</li><li>Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with New York State agency personnel and decision-makers, including the NYSDEC, NYSDOS</li><li>Demonstrated work experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District</li><li>Value added experience with NYCDEP and NYCDCP or other New York City agencies</li><li>Experience in preparing proposals and presentations, and price structuring</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, and communicating with clients and project staff</li><li>Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.</li><li>Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.</li><li>Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.</li><li>Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications:<ul><li>Master’s degree in Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Environmental Science, or related degree</li><li>Project Management Professional certification; other professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise</li><li>Contract negotiations and management</li><li>Experience preparing and providing expert witness testimony.</li></ul>WSP Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.WSP Compensation:Expected Salary (all locations): $92,800 - $165,440WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.#LI-SS2About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Lead Environmental Planner – Transmission Siting and Permitting

ABOUT THE COALITIONThe Building Decarbonization Coalition (BDC) aligns building industry stakeholders with energy providers, environmental organizations, and local governments to help electrify homes and workspaces with clean energy. Through convening, policy analysis, and consumer awareness building, the Coalition is pursuing fast, fair action to accelerate the development of zero-emission homes and buildings that will help cut one of the largest sources of climate pollution, while creating safe, healthy, and affordable communities. POSITION SUMMARY BDC is bringing together building decarbonization advocates in the leading states of California and New York and across a broader set of states to co-create a common approach to phasing out gas appliances in a way that policymakers, manufacturers, organized labor, and environmental justice groups will support. Together, the states we are targeting represent 60% of the U.S. gas demand in buildings.This newly created position will support BDC’s vision and play a key role in advancing our work across the U.S. including, as currently conceptualized, analyzing differing regulatory approaches and distilling them into best practices and model regulatory language. Specifically, this position is responsible for:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSStrategy Development &amp; Implementation Leadership<ul><ul><li>Lead work collecting and reviewing existing examples, draft model language, and (outside of CA and NY) provide feedback on proposed regulatory language.</li><li>Coordinate with New York, California, and other in-state leads to learn from and, as appropriate, build on their policy efforts to inform best practices and model regulatory language.</li><li>Identify and implement regulatory solutions that lift up the most vulnerable communities while simultaneously lifting up market leaders.</li><li>Track and support BDC partners and members in pertinent and priority regulatory efforts.</li><li>Partner with national and regional experts to deliver energy regulator education on a variety of topics, likely to include obligation to serve, gas transition planning, non-piped alternatives, and all-electric ratemaking.</li><li>Participate actively in the development of the Coalition’s overarching strategic plan for multi-state work.</li><li>Lead work planning and visioning and develop metrics to measure progress toward achieving the key objectives.</li><li>Ensure that BDC’s regulatory materials are equitable and inclusive and drive the overall goals of BDC and the building electrification movement forward.</li><li>Work with the Director of Policy Acceleration to ensure that the planning, fundraising, and development of BDC’s regulatory agenda (outside of CA and NY) moves forward.</li></ul></ul>Research, Analysis &amp; Technical Assistance<ul><ul><li>Help establish BDC as the go-to resource for regulators, policymakers, coalition members and other stakeholders.</li><li>Assist the Director of Policy Acceleration in developing best practices and model regulation in support of building decarbonization.</li><li>Be a point person on regulatory education and communication with policymakers and regulators where BDC does not have a state-specific lead, including developing strong relationships, identifying opportunities and priorities, and in coalition with others to move the Coalition’s regulatory agenda forward in those states.</li><li>Serve as a regulatory policy resource for BDCs campaigns and ensure campaigns are coordinated and fully embedded into other BDC priorities.</li><li>Convene and facilitate meetings and working groups with NGOs, equity groups, financing experts, affordable housing advocates, ratepayer and consumer groups, manufacturers, business organizations and associations, regulators, and others regularly to develop relationships and strengthen networks in order to address barriers to building decarbonization.  Assess and advise on necessary administrative and regulatory action to remove barriers to implementation of climate and equity targets as defined by states as assigned.</li><li>Manage contractors, produce and oversee the productions of reports, research, studies, regulatory filings, and other documents to advance BDC’s policy and regulatory agenda.</li></ul></ul>SKILLS &amp; QUALIFICATIONS<ul><li>Demonstrated 5-7 years experience with administrative dockets and successfully influencing regulatory policy.  </li><li>Proven understanding of public policy making and regulatory environments and success in influencing policy agendas and outcomes at the state level.</li><li>Demonstrated experience and a solid understanding of building electrification, power sector, and/or climate legal, policy and regulatory solutions.</li><li>Excellent research, writing, analytical and oral advocacy skills are essential.</li><li>Outstanding leadership, consensus and relationship-building skills with clarity of vision and a commitment to the highest levels of integrity, quality and collaboration. </li><li>Exceptional project management skills and a high degree of emotional intelligence to support consensus building and collaboration between and among diverse stakeholders who may possess divergent viewpoints and agendas is a must.</li><li>Ability to set clear priorities, and keen analytic, organizational and problem-solving skills that enable sound decision-making.</li><li>Diplomacy, political savvy, analytical skills, exceptional coalition building skills and the ability to communicate, work effectively and build consensus among a variety of internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Highly collaborative work style with the ability to operate as a peer and thought partner to the Director of Policy Acceleration, BDC’s state directors, and other members of the BDC team.</li><li>Ability and willingness to travel on occasion.</li><li>Entrepreneurial drive to build a program from the ground up; start-up experience is a benefit.</li><li>Experience working for and/or directly working with utility regulators is strongly desired.</li><li>Advanced degree, JD and license to practice law in one or more states is strongly desired. </li></ul>WORK ENVIRONMENT, SCHEDULE, &amp; TRAVELThis is a remote position. Some travel will be required, including at least one week long team retreat per year, consistent with Covid-related health and safety guidelines.The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is a remote, full-time, salaried position with comprehensive benefits. Typical work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM in whichever time zone the Manager resides.COMMITMENT TO EQUAL EMPLOYMENTThe BDC values diversity in all its forms and is committed to an inclusive and transparent recruitment process. We recruit and hire without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, age, religion, creed, disability (actual or perceived), medical condition including genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic partnership status, citizenship, military service, height, weight, HIV/AIDS status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. BIPOC and people of diverse backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $120,000 commensurate with experience, plus a competitive benefits package including paid health insurance coverage, retirement benefits with company matching, unlimited flexible paid leave, 12 paid holidays, access to professional development resources, and much more.DISCLAIMERThe job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Accelerating the transition to zero-emission homes and buildings in the US for a greener future.

Manager, Regulatory Policy

Our BusinessJoin WSP USA at the Forefront of Waste Management InnovationDo you want to contribute to revolutionizing the waste industry and drive sustainability forward? Join WSP to become a catalyst for change in waste management. As we nod to our traditional expertise in landfill construction, we're embracing the future of waste, where environmental stewardship, circularity, sustainability, and decarbonization are paramount.Here's why you should consider joining our team:<ol><li>Pioneering Sustainability : We're not just about building landfills; we're about creating sustainable waste management solutions for the future. Be at the forefront of renewable natural gas initiatives, decarbonization efforts, organics management and innovative recycling technologies that are reshaping the industry landscape. Your work will directly contribute to a cleaner, greener future for generations to come.</li><li>Impactful Projects : Tired of mundane tasks? With us, you'll tackle projects that make a real difference. From designing state-of-the-art recycling facilities to implementing fleet electrification strategies, every project you work on will be a step towards a more sustainable world. Your expertise will shape the future of waste management practices and set new industry standards. You will have the opportunity to assist corporate and commercial clients with zero waste plans and help implement circular economy practices.</li><li>Continuous Learning and Growth : In the rapidly evolving field of waste management, there's always something new to learn and you can avoid being pigeon-holed. Join our dynamic team and gain exposure to cutting-edge technologies, sustainable practices, and industry trends. We invest in our employees' development, offering training programs and opportunities for advancement to ensure you stay ahead of the curve.</li><li>Collaborative Environment : At WSP, collaboration is key. You'll work alongside talented professionals from diverse backgrounds, including engineers, geologists, environmental scientists, and sustainability experts. Together, we'll brainstorm innovative solutions, share insights, and push the boundaries of what's possible in a circular economy with resource recovery and waste reduction.</li><li>Purpose-Driven Culture : More than just a job, we offer a sense of purpose. By joining us, you'll be part of our FutureReady mission to combat climate change, reduce carbon emissions, and preserve our planet's resources. Your work will align with your values, allowing you to make a meaningful impact on both the environment and society as a whole.</li></ol>Join WSP and be part of a team that's shaping the future of the waste industry. Together, we'll create a world where sustainability isn't just a goal – it's a reality.Who We AreAt WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!This OpportunityWSP USA has an immediate opening for a Lead Consultant Environmental Scientist experienced in Solid Waste Management, Circular Economy and Zero Waste Practices to support the company’s growing Earth &amp; Environment Team, as well as our Sustainability, Energy, and Climate Change (SECC) Division in Buffalo, NY.The individual will assist corporate and commercial client-facing teams in the design, implementation, and management of organizational sustainability programs, with demonstrated focus on zero waste strategy and circular economy services. The ideal candidate will have the flexibility and capacity to work on a wide variety of projects and the demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams. Candidates will be able to contribute to both our National and Regional strategies, leveraging expertise from other business lines to assist in waste audits and characterization studies and zero waste plans for commercial and industrial clients. Candidates should be passionate about resource recovery, zero waste planning, sustainability, self-motivated and self-directed, collaborative, and able to produce high-quality work products.Your Impact<ul><li>Leading the development and implementation of zero waste programs and certification at the facility and organizational levels</li><li>Developing opportunities for integrating circular economy elements into organizations’ and municipalities’ strategic sustainability roadmaps</li><li>Designing and delivering circularity measurement methodologies, performance metrics, targets, and accompanying strategies and achievement plans</li><li>Performing technical analysis in areas such as life cycle assessment, materials management, upstream reduction strategies, downstream infrastructure and service design, and end-of-life impact assessment</li><li>Supporting development of the zero waste and circular economy domain’s strategy and capabilities</li><li>Providing project management for a broad array of sustainability, waste, and circular economy tasks</li><li>Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams in executing project work, permitting strategy, environmental impact assessments, and regulatory strategy, including project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and task completion.</li><li>Develop a client base for providing high level environmental sciences services including identifying additional business development opportunities and engaging in proposal writing and submission.</li><li>Managing client relationships, Supporting business development activities with existing and prospective clients</li><li>Coordinate with clients, resource agencies, and environmental and technical staff, providing a high level of strategic advice and subject matter expertise.</li><li>Engaging in thought leadership through public speaking and technical publications</li><li>Provide oversight with data collection efforts for identifying and compiling observational, spatial, and environmental data concerning a variety of matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.</li><li>Prepare, complete, and/or review environmental survey reports, data entry, impact assessment, and permitting activities for assigned projects (e.g. Endangered Species Act, Clean Water Act permitting, CEQA, NEPA, etc.).</li><li>Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to address, prevent, control, or restore more complex or larger-scale environmental problems.</li><li>Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.</li><li>Participate in the application process for environmental permits to address issues or concerns – undertaking any resulting corrective strategies to minimize impacts to the health of the environment and the population.</li><li>Provide high level oversite for desk-based research, fieldwork, and/or laboratory work, including measurements, data interpretation, and computer modeling.</li><li>Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.</li><li>Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.</li></ul>Who You AreRequired Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Ecology, Natural Resource Management, Engineering, Energy, Sustainability, or a related life sciences field.</li><li>7+ years of post-education experience in solid waste management, sustainability, circular economy, zero waste, and/or management consulting</li><li>Detailed knowledge of and experience implementing zero waste and circular economy standards and certifications (e.g., UL 2799, TRUE)</li><li>Experience managing projects for a diverse pool of clients from the private, public, and non-profit sectors</li><li>Technical experience in developing, evaluating, and implementing circular economy and zero waste strategies for business and/or municipalities</li><li>Experience developing or utilizing technical methodologies to measure the impact of zero waste and circular economy activities</li><li>Experience in materials management, circular economy and zero waste best practices</li><li>Demonstrated thought leadership and participation in industry associations focused on zero waste and circular economy</li><li>Well-developed interpersonal skills, maturity, credibility, confidence, and integrity</li><li>Strong project management skills</li><li>Strong oral and written communication skills, and use of programs including Microsoft Word and PowerPoint</li><li>Ability to develop and present analyses using programs including Microsoft Excel, Access, and Power BI</li><li>Ability to collaborate remotely across geographies and platforms</li><li>Extensive knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.</li><li>Demonstrated technical competence leading environmental permitting of assigned projects within business sector (e.g. commercial, infrastructure, energy, etc.)</li><li>Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.</li><li>Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.</li><li>Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.</li><li>Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.</li><li>Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.</li><li>Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>Master's degree in public policy, environmental studies, engineering, energy, sustainability, or a related field is preferred.</li><li>Essential professional licensure/certification.</li><li>40-Hour OSHA Health &amp; Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.</li><li>Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.</li></ul>WSP Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.CompensationExpected Salary (all locations): $87,500 - $126,000WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.#LI-AC2About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.www.wsp.comWSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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