Senior Director, Government Relations

Job DescriptionThis OpportunityWSP is seeking an experienced Senior Director of Government Relations to join our Midwest Region team. The ideal candidate will be based in one of our major Midwest offices, which includes locations in Ohio, Missouri, Michigan, Minnesota, Indiana and Illinois. This leadership role is critical for guiding our government relations strategy and strengthening partnerships with key external stakeholders across the region.Your ImpactDevelop and recommend corporate strategies on public policy matters and effectively communicate WSP’s positions to state and local elected officials.Lead and oversee engagement with senior-level decision makers in both legislative and executive branches at the state and local levels.Collaborate closely with Regional Business Managers, Area Managers, senior leadership, and market leaders to coordinate stakeholder and client visits that advance our business objectives.Analyze public policy developments to assess their impact on WSP, our clients, and the broader industry; engage with industry peers and leaders to develop proactive solutions to emerging challenges.Advise senior management on political, legislative, and policy trends, highlighting potential risks and opportunities for the company.Represent WSP in key industry associations, business groups, and legislative coalitions, including organizations such as USCM, NLC, RGA/DGA, and other relevant associations.Partner with state and local governments, trade organizations, civic groups, and business associations to advocate for WSP’s interests and industry objectives.Support the company’s social and civic engagement initiatives, helping to design and implement effective community outreach programs.Collaborate with colleagues across the U.S. in various markets—including Energy, Water and Environment, Transportation, Property and Buildings, and Advisory Services—to achieve shared goals and maximize impact. Who You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in political science, government affairs or a related areaMinimum 12 years' experience in government affairs and architecture/engineering industries requiredAbility to manage multiple projects/assignments simultaneouslyAbility to travel frequently  Preferred QualificationsGovernment affairs or business development experience in the power and energy industry is strongly preferredExperience working for a public official(s) at the state and local levelExperience in working in a campaign/coalition building environment WSP BenefitsWSP 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 (all locations): $175,000- $305,000WSP 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.About WSP ABOUT US 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.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.