Senior Level Permitting Specialist

This OpportunityWSP has a new opportunity for a Senior Level Permitting Specialist to join our Mine Environment team on a full-time basis with Denver, CO as the preferred location, though other WSP office locations may be considered for a qualified candidate. 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.The selected candidate will support permitting and environmental related projects and proposal efforts with an emphasis on the global mining industry. You will work directly with our senior regulatory and permitting specialist on challenging projects and be responsible for contributing to mentoring and supervision of junior staff, data analysis and interpretation, guidance with permitting efforts, proposal development, and technical reporting. You will contribute to the growth of our mine permitting team of professionals in the United States, and work closely with our US and global mining team. Projects typically involve permitting, baseline characterization studies, operational support, and reclamation/remediation. We are looking for someone to bring their talents, training, enthusiasm, and solutions-oriented focus to work as a valued and respected member of our multidisciplinary team as we tackle challenging environmental projects by delivering relevant solutions. In addition to strong technical skills, you will also have knowledge and experience with applicable legislation, regulations, guidelines, and standards within the United States, and demonstrate the successful management and delivery of projects, meeting WSP’s high standards for quality and client satisfaction.Your ImpactProvide support for our mining projects, primarily permitting strategy, baseline studies, operational support, and reclamation/remediation, in particular, for the mining industry, but also for the oil and gas, power, and solid waste industriesSupport the development of proposals, schedules and budgets related to the mine permitting projectsWorking in project teams to develop and execute:Project proposals and assessment approachesProvide clients with environmental and permitting strategiesTechnical reports, memorandums, presentations, and other project deliverablesSupporting and/or leading multiple projects according to client-approved scopes of work, and deliver high-quality reports on time and within budgetDesigning, planning, and overseeing field programs for clientsManaging, analyzing, and interpreting data, and providing technical review and quality control for data collection, management, and analysisWork with multi-disciplinary project teams to integrate data into large scale environmental assessments, permit applications, resource management plans and closure plans.Supervising, training, and mentoring junior staff to develop their skillsets including technical skills, project experience, and general consulting and decision-making skillsTake an active role in developing and maintaining client relationshipsActively promoting a “Safety-First” focusExercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and proceduresPerform additional responsibilities as required by business needsWho You AreRequired QualificationsBachelors degree in Geology, Biology, or related field, with a strong background in regulatory compliance and permitting; graduate degree preferred.Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in natural resources, permitting, consulting or an adjacent professional fieldUnderstanding of state and federal regulatory mining regulations and NEPAKnowledge of mining related environmental practices and standardsDemonstrated experience in working with teams to deliver work products in a timely fashion, ideally within a consulting environmentExcellent communication skills and an ability to execute written reports and presentations to convey technical results to a range of audiencesCapable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a collaborative work environmentAbility to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team, in our hybrid work environmentProven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.Occasional travel, including international, may be required depending on project-specific requirementsPreferred Qualifications:Graduate degree in Geology, Biology, Natural Resource Management, or related fieldPrevious experience working as a consulting scientistExperience working with government regulators Experience in design and implementation of field programsExperience as a project manager for multi-disciplinary projectsUnderstanding of laboratory analytical methodsMSHA 24-hr level qualified or recertification eligibleWSP 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. Compensation:Expected Salary (Colorado only): $111,600 - $189,700WSP 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-SR1Full timePosting Date: 2026-03-31