DescriptionThis Opportunity
WSP USA is initiating a search for a Senior Lead Environmental Engineer for the Rancho Cordova, California office! This person will plan, direct, and oversee environmental consulting services in support of public and private clientele. This position requires an individual with effective program-level management and communication skills as significant client, agency, public, and team interactions are expected. Candidates must be self-motivated and able to design and oversee engineering on programs of variable complexity with the desire and ability to mentor and build a strong civil/environmental team. This position includes mostly office and some field oversight work on civil and environmental engineering projects/programs in and out of California.
WSP USA’s Rancho Cordova, California office provides a broad range of services in engineering and earth and environmental sciences. Our Rancho Cordova staff of approximately 40 engineers, geologists, scientists, and support personnel specializes in environmental planning, compliance, investigation, remediation, and toxicology. We provide comprehensive support through all phases of assessment and remediation, from preliminary screening through remedial investigation, feasibility study, remedial design, and construction oversight. In addition, we provide storm water, hazardous materials, hazardous waste, and other environmental compliance services.
Your Impact
- Plan, oversee, and mentor engineers performing technical assignments (both field and office) on engineering projects/programs.
- Develop and direct teams performing civil/remedial engineering at complex sites including former mining facilities.
- Provide technical review/oversight/mentoring of environmental engineering teams to assure compliance with environmental laws, company standards, contract requirements and related specifications.
- Oversee development and execution of engineering teams performing project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
- Plan and direct business development and marketing strategies/activities to capture new clients for WSP USA.
- Guide and oversee proposal teams that are developing and completing large-scale proposals.
- Develop and guide civil/environmental engineering and remediation teams to assure high quality products that attain company financial goals.
- Mentor civil/environmental staff to identify engineering discrepancies and guide them to successful resolution.
- Responsible for performing engineering review and guidance to staff who are developing/ completing technical calculations and reports.
- Represent WSP USA and interact in a professional manner with clients, regulators, and subcontractors.
- May travel to project sites primarily in California and Nevada.
- Understand and assure compliance with company, client, and site Health and Safety standards.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related discipline.
- 10 or greater years of experience working as an engineer.
- PE (California) required.
- Qualified candidate should have experience with the following:
- Strong work ethic and must be a self-starter with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office.
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully as part of a team and achieve team objectives.
- Flexible to work outside normal business hours, as required; filed activities may require working in unfavorable weather condition or hazardous materials and in hazardous conditions.
- Must pass physical, background check and must have a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (Motor Vehicle Safety) policy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in engineering, or closely related discipline.
- Project management experience/training
- 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120).
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
- Working knowledge of and/or experience with federal CERCLA (Superfund) regulations and processes, especially with environmental feasibility studies and remediation.
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): $122,000 - $181,500
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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