CWK Principal Environmental Consultant

Remarkable people, trusted by clients to design and advance the world. 

Wood is seeking a Principal Environmental Consultant to join our Project Development & Engineering team within our Clean Energy Consulting business. 

This role is well-suited for a practical, technically strong environmental professional who enjoys varied work and wants to contribute to an expanding clean energy consulting team. The position is centered on environmental project delivery, biological/natural resources support, and permitting for renewable energy and infrastructure projects.

The selected candidate will support wind, solar, battery energy storage, transmission, and related development projects across the U.S. Day-to-day work may include managing tasks, preparing and reviewing technical reports, supporting biological and environmental permitting, coordinating with internal teams and subcontractors, mentoring junior staff, supporting proposal and scope development, and translating environmental constraints into practical recommendations for clients.

This is not intended to be a primarily field-based role. Occasional travel and site visits are may be requested to support specific projects, generally intermittent and up to approximately 30%, depending on project needs and candidate interest or availability. The position is primarily focused on project delivery, technical consulting, and regulatory support.

This role is anticipated as a contractor position. Wood may also consider part-time or contract-based arrangements for highly qualified candidates whose experience aligns well with the team’s needs.

Applicants must be authorized to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood, now or in the future. 

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Our Clients and Projects 

Designing the future. Transforming the world. 

We pride ourselves on solving real-world problems for our clients by providing full engineering, consulting, procurement, and construction services to our customers across the globe. 

Join a culture of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what is possible to seek the best solutions for our clients. 

What we can offer 

Meaningful and interesting projects delivered to leaders of industry across oil & gas and process industry projects 

Flexible working arrangements that balance client, team and individual needs. This is a remote opportunity in the US.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion across our business with employee networks committed to giving all employees a voice 

Competitive salary with regular salary reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market. 

Flexible benefits package that can be adapted to suit your lifestyle 

Commitment to continued professional development through development plans tailored to individual needs and interests 

Global connections with leading industry experts around the world who are shaping the standards of our profession