Job DescriptionOur BusinessWe are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
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.
This OpportunityWSP is currently seeking a Senior Lead Environmental Remediation Engineer that will be accountable for providing leadership, guidance, business generation and client development and delivery for our Environmental Assessment & Remediation and Due Diligence services and staff located in our Durham, NC office. This position will have the opportunity to work with seasoned professionals and junior staff delivering complex projects across the Commercial/Industrial, Energy, Transportation, and Government sectors. With a local presence across the Carolinas, the team takes pride in maintaining a small family like environment but brings the support of a national network of experts! We have a very comfortable and supportive culture, comprised of knowledgeable and skilled Scientists, Engineers, Environmental Technicians, Remediation Engineers, Chemists, and Data Visualization Specialists. We realize that our people are what make us known in the industry and recognized for delivering high quality and technical excellence. If you want to be a part of a dedicated and brilliant team, we'd love to hear from you!
WSP has a flexible, hybrid working model. This position should be based in the office for client, project, and team interaction. Preference is that the candidate is based in Durham NC, within the Carolinas region. Working from the office for some portion of the week is a must to allow for team development and interaction. Some travel to other WSP and/or Client locations is also expected.
Your Impact - Consult for federal, municipal, commercial, and industrial clients on environmental investigation and remediation projects.
- Support the Service Line in sales/profit, being externally/client focused, meeting or exceeding budgeted metrics, and resource management, while also ensuring integrity, safety, quality and operational excellence.
- Develop and manage proposal efforts and work effectively with other project managers, key technical specialists, and the marketing team as a key leader to deliver quality projects to our clients.
- Maintain high-value relationships with clients in the market; demonstrate excellence in client service/experience. Identify local, regional and national business via WSP's Client account management program to manage, execute and deliver project and program opportunities with the local team, where practical.
- Work/collaborate with project managers and other project staff locally and nationally to support environmental investigation and restoration projects and help grow WSP market share across targeted clients.
- Help plan and execute business growth and improvement strategies.
- Keep an eye on the future and look for new horizons and services to pursue.
- Engage in public outreach, marketing and client communication.
- Ensure a high level of quality, effectiveness, and efficiency in our work to achieve client and company goals.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to staff; ensure ongoing performance feedback, and support development and growth.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures, and promote WSP's strong Health and Safety culture.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You AreRequired Qualifications - Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
- Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina (with ability to add other States as needed)
- 10+ years of related experience
- Experience with successful proposal writing and development
- Project management and business development experience
- Knowledge and experience with Federal and State (NC, VA) environmental regulatory programs
- Experience with a variety of markets including Federal, Industrial, Commercial, Energy, and Transportation.
- Familiarity with state of assessment and remediation technologies related to variety of site settings and contaminants including chlorinated solvents, inorganics, and emerging contaminants
- Demonstrated expertise and success in feasibility evaluation, remedial design, remedial action, and long-term operation & maintenance of remediation systems
- Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills
- Strong communication and technical writing skills
- Extensive experience to provide mentorship to junior staff and provide technical and quality control project reviews
- Knowledge and experience in planning, procuring for, and executing projects using project management and accounting systems to track project metrics.
- Must pass a drug screen, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
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About UsAbout 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.
