Environmental Jobs at WSP with Visa Sponsorship
Environmental jobs at WSP span air quality, remediation, water resources, and sustainability consulting across public and private sector clients. The firm actively supports visa sponsorship for qualified environmental professionals, making it a realistic target if you're on OPT, holding an H-1B visa, or exploring E-3 visa and TN visa pathways.
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WSP is currently initiating a search for an Environmental Planner / Project Manager in New England. This position will be in either our Boston or Chelmsford office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
The primary focus of the Environmental Planner / Project Manager will be on regulatory compliance, siting, licensing, and permitting strategy for capital projects. Prepare and submit environmental permit applications and impact assessments on a wide range of projects, including proposed activities under NEPA, FERC, and USACE Sections 401, 404, and 408, as well as Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) and Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Siting Division. The ideal candidate will have an established and successful history of experience in New England and will be a collaborative and responsive professional with strong communication and organizational skills.
Your Impact
- Managing multiple projects at various stages and locations
- Leading project teams for key clients
- Leading business development efforts - develop/maintain client relationships and lead proposal preparation
- Developing strategy for public involvement programs; attend and participate in open houses, public meetings, and public hearings
- Serving as a siting and environmental permitting subject matter expert
- Managing and directing routing/siting studies, analyses, and associated reports
- Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include planners, permitting and environmental specialists, engineers, attorneys, and real estate experts
- Mentoring staff to support their growth and professional development
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Performing additional responsibilities, as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Biology, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 9+ years of experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects, for a variety of energy-related projects
- Experience with the Massachusetts EFSB and DPU Siting Division
- 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
- Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with New England State agency personnel and decision-makers
- Experience in preparing proposals and presentations, and price structuring
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, and communicating with clients and project staff
- Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or related degree
- Experience preparing and providing expert witness testimony for Massachusetts EFSB proceedings and other regulatory agencies
- Project Management Professional certification; other professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise
- Contract negotiations and management
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.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $116,000 - $156,600
WSP 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.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Environmental Planner / Project Manager in New England. This position will be in either our Boston or Chelmsford office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
The primary focus of the Environmental Planner / Project Manager will be on regulatory compliance, siting, licensing, and permitting strategy for capital projects. Prepare and submit environmental permit applications and impact assessments on a wide range of projects, including proposed activities under NEPA, FERC, and USACE Sections 401, 404, and 408, as well as Massachusetts Energy Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) and Department of Public Utilities (DPU) Siting Division. The ideal candidate will have an established and successful history of experience in New England and will be a collaborative and responsive professional with strong communication and organizational skills.
Your Impact
- Managing multiple projects at various stages and locations
- Leading project teams for key clients
- Leading business development efforts - develop/maintain client relationships and lead proposal preparation
- Developing strategy for public involvement programs; attend and participate in open houses, public meetings, and public hearings
- Serving as a siting and environmental permitting subject matter expert
- Managing and directing routing/siting studies, analyses, and associated reports
- Working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams which could include planners, permitting and environmental specialists, engineers, attorneys, and real estate experts
- Mentoring staff to support their growth and professional development
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Performing additional responsibilities, as required by business needs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies, Biology, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 9+ years of experience managing environmental permitting and planning projects, for a variety of energy-related projects
- Experience with the Massachusetts EFSB and DPU Siting Division
- 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
- Strong leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
- Demonstrated knowledge and familiarity with New England State agency personnel and decision-makers
- Experience in preparing proposals and presentations, and price structuring
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, defining and understanding client requirements, managing expectations, and communicating with clients and project staff
- Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Biology, Environmental Studies, Natural Sciences or Ecology, Environmental Planning, Environmental Science, or related degree
- Experience preparing and providing expert witness testimony for Massachusetts EFSB proceedings and other regulatory agencies
- Project Management Professional certification; other professional certifications as applicable to technical expertise
- Contract negotiations and management
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.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $116,000 - $156,600
WSP 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.
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Align your credentials with NEPA project experience
WSP's environmental teams regularly staff federal infrastructure projects requiring NEPA compliance expertise. Certifications like AICP or a P.E. license, combined with documented federal environmental review experience, strengthen your profile for roles that trigger sponsorship approval.
Target WSP's infrastructure and energy service lines
Environmental sponsorship approvals at large consulting firms concentrate in billable project roles, not overhead functions. Focus your applications on WSP's transportation, energy transition, and water sectors where client-funded headcount gives hiring managers more flexibility to pursue sponsorship.
Start your OPT job search at least four months early
F-1 OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization, with a 60-day grace period after it ends. WSP's onboarding timelines at large consulting firms can run six to eight weeks, so applying late leaves almost no buffer for H-1B cap-season filings.
Understand how WSP handles the H-1B cap lottery
WSP files H-1B registrations in March for an October 1 start date. If you're finishing OPT after the lottery closes, confirm whether your role qualifies for cap-exempt filing through a nonprofit or government research affiliate, which bypasses the annual 85,000-slot cap entirely.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open WSP Environmental roles by visa type
WSP posts environmental positions across dozens of U.S. offices simultaneously, making it hard to identify which openings actively support sponsorship. Migrate Mate lets you filter WSP jobs by the visa types the company sponsors, so you apply to the right roles from the start.
Request LCA details before accepting an offer
WSP must file a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before your H-1B petition is submitted. Ask your recruiter which prevailing wage level the role is certified at, since Level I and II positions can affect H-1B petition strength, especially for mid-career environmental hires.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Environmentals?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Environmental roles. The firm has an established process for cap-subject H-1B petitions filed each March for October start dates, as well as cap-exempt pathways in some cases. Environmental professionals in specialty occupation roles, such as air quality engineers, hydrogeologists, and environmental project managers, typically qualify under the H-1B specialty occupation standard.
How do I apply for Environmental jobs at WSP?
Applications go through WSP's careers portal, where Environmental roles are listed by office location and service line. Migrate Mate aggregates WSP's open Environmental positions filtered by visa sponsorship type, which makes it easier to identify the right openings before applying. Tailor your resume to reflect project-based consulting experience and any relevant technical certifications, since WSP's hiring process emphasizes billable role fit.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Environmental professionals?
WSP sponsors H-1B, E-3, TN, and F-1 OPT for Environmental roles, along with immigrant pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term hires. E-3 is available exclusively to Australian citizens and is often faster to process than H-1B. TN applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying environmental science or engineering occupations under the USMCA agreement.
What qualifications does WSP expect for sponsored Environmental roles?
WSP's Environmental practice typically requires a bachelor's degree or higher in environmental science, civil or environmental engineering, geology, or a related field. Many sponsored roles expect three or more years of consulting experience, familiarity with federal or state permitting frameworks, and in some cases a professional license such as P.E. or P.G. Roles tied to federal contracts may also require NEPA or CEQA project experience.
How long does the sponsorship and hiring process take at WSP?
From offer acceptance to work authorization, timelines depend on visa type. OPT transfers can move quickly if your authorization is current. H-1B cap-subject petitions filed in April have an October 1 effective date, creating a six-month gap that WSP sometimes bridges with OPT STEM extensions. USCIS premium processing reduces adjudication to 15 business days for I-129 petitions, which WSP uses in time-sensitive situations.