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How much do nepa program manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 25, 2026, the average yearly pay for nepa program manager in Merrimack, NH is $110,023.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $81,400.00 and $135,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a NEPA Program Manager, and why are they important?

To excel as a NEPA Program Manager, you need a deep understanding of environmental regulations, project management experience, and a degree in environmental science, planning, or a related field. Familiarity with tools like GIS mapping software, environmental impact assessment models, and proficiency in managing NEPA documentation are crucial, along with certifications such as PMP or AICP. Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills help in coordinating teams and balancing diverse interests. These competencies ensure legal compliance, effective project delivery, and successful navigation of complex environmental review processes.

What are NEPA Program Managers?

NEPA Program Managers are professionals responsible for overseeing and coordinating compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) within organizations or government agencies. They manage the preparation of environmental assessments, environmental impact statements, and other documentation required under NEPA to ensure projects meet federal environmental standards. NEPA Program Managers also guide project teams through the review process, interact with regulatory agencies, and ensure public involvement in decision-making. Their work is critical for minimizing environmental impacts and maintaining legal compliance for projects involving federal actions.

What are the primary challenges faced by a NEPA Program Manager when coordinating environmental reviews for large-scale projects?

As a NEPA Program Manager, one of the main challenges is balancing project timelines with the thoroughness required by the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) process. This often involves coordinating input from multiple stakeholders, including federal, state, and local agencies, as well as the public. Managing complex documentation, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and addressing potential conflicts between stakeholder interests are common hurdles. Success in this role requires strong project management skills and the ability to facilitate collaboration across multidisciplinary teams.
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Infographic showing various Nepa Program Manager job openings in Merrimack, NH as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 86% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $110,023 per year, or $52.9 per hour.
Lead Environmental Permitting Specialist

Lead Environmental Permitting Specialist

WSP

Merrimack, NH • On-site

$99K - $129K/yr

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.


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Job description

This Opportunity

Serve as a key member of WSP's Regional Environmental Planning and Permitting Program, with a focus on project delivery, client communications, and project staff management. Role entails management and preparation of documentation compliant with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) for a variety of project scopes and clients.  Specific tasks would include preparing and adhering to scopes, schedules, budgets, completing or overseeing all components of environmental documentation, and managing and mentoring early-career level staff. Proven experience with Federal agencies is a requirement; experience with the Department of Defense and Department of Homeland Security (notably Federal Emergency Management Agency) is preferred.

Your Impact

  • Ability to successfully manage all aspects of medium-to-large sized projects, encompassing development of proposals, including development of scope of work/technical approach, budget, and schedule.
  • Ability to liaison with client, agencies, and consultant team members. 
  • Mentorship of early career professionals.
  • The ability to work effectively and independently in a NEPA project manager role. 
  • Solid understanding of NEPA requirements and processes. 
  • Attention and commitment to timely completion of high-quality work.
     

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Planning, Urban Planning, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience.)
  • 7 to 10 years of experience working in the environmental planning field, completing environmental surveys, fieldwork, habitat and construction support, impact assessments, and permitting.
  • Demonstrated experience with NEPA and related federal acts, including Endangered Species Act, National Historic Preservation Act, Coastal Zone Management Act, etc.
  • Working knowledge and experience with relevant environmental laws, permitting requirements, notification and compliance practices, and applicable Regional/State/Federal regulatory framework.
  • Familiarity with local, state, and federal permitting agencies.
  • 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.
  • Experience with marketing, proposals, and business development.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a technical and non-technical audience.
  • Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
  • 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.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
     

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's Degree is preferred.
  • Essential professional licensure/certification. 

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.

Compensation
Expected Salary:  $99,700- $129,000

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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About WSP

WSP 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.

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WSP 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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