DescriptionThis Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Lead Environmental Engineer to join our Earth & Environment remediation team in Costa Mesa, CA and support exciting civil and environmental engineering opportunities.
Your Impact
- Provide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for remedial design and construction.
- Provide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing environmental data from samples of air, soil, water, sludge, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.
- Exercises independent professional judgment subject to review by more senior staff
- Able to work independently with guidance from more senior staff
- Manages tasks as part of an overall project managed by more senior staff
- Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated waste management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.
- Perform design of environmental remediation systems and water/wastewater systems.
- Perform standard or routine calculations, input data into and/or run standard or, in some cases advanced computer programs under supervision
- Perform field oversight of remediation or construction subcontractors, field observations and data collection, and field sampling involving groundwater monitoring wells, soil vapor wells, soil, surface water, and sediments as well as documenting field activities
- Conduct scheduling and coordination of routine OMM activities for operation and compliance of groundwater and/or soil vapor extraction and treatment systems. Also perform OMM activities, conduct monitoring of system status, respond to and/or troubleshoot system alarms, and evaluate operational data associated with system performance
- Will develop a working understanding of and will apply company, client, and site Health and Safety standards
- Compile, organize, and evaluate field and laboratory data for incorporation into technical reports; Recognize and identify discrepancies in results obtained in such assignments and follow-up with senior personnel to resolve these situations
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, clean-up, or address environmental issues or problems.
- Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
- Well organized and exhibit ability to manage time and priorities needed to meet multiple project budgets and schedules as directed by project managers
- Other duties as assigned
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
- BS degree in civil/environmental/chemical engineering from an ABET accredited university
- Professional Engineer's registration as a Civil Engineer in the State of California is desired or the ability to become registered as a professional civil engineer within one year of engagement
- 40 hour HAZWOPER Training and annual refresher course
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience conducting environmental investigations, remediation design, and remediation implementation.
- Performs work in a safety conscious manner to self and to coworkers and subcontractors
- Strong analytical, technical writing, organization, and communication skills
- Ability to work individually and as part of a project team
- Willing to travel locally and out of area as required for the project assignment
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
- Valid driver's license and a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
- Must pass drug test, background, and pre-employment screening
- Ability to stoop, kneel, climb, and lift up to 50 pounds
- Must complete employment physical demonstrating ability to meet job requirements, including the ability to wear a respirator, as required
- Completion of annual or bi-annual employment physical, as required
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS degree in civil/environmental/chemical engineering from an ABET accredited university
- AutoCADD experience
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): $114,000 - $165,000
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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