DescriptionOur Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting 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 Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Lead Environmental Engineer to join our Earth & Environment, Site Investigation and Remediation team in our Portland, OR or Redmond, WA offices. WSP’s Site Investigation and Remediation team offers environmental remediation and related services to a diverse set of clients, including industrial/commercial companies, local and state agencies, and the federal government. Project locations are local, regional, and nationwide. We have in-house experts in chemistry, risk assessment, data management, graphics/GIS, engineering, and industrial hygiene who support projects in the Pacific Northwest and many other locations, and have access to subject matter experts worldwide. The position requires a self-motivated candidate able to work as part of local, regional, or national project teams.
Your Impact
- Solve problems and document solutions.
- Express ideas through strong technical writing and verbal communication.
- Support technical reports, plans, and calculations in a consulting environment.
- Work on a variety of multi-disciplinary projects, with substantial emphasis on soil, soil vapor/gas, groundwater, surface water, stormwater investigations and remediation systems, chemical fate and transport assessment, hazardous waste management, permitting, and site planning.
- Member or leader of teams providing environmental consulting services to commercial and government clients.
- Perform complex technical tasks under oversight of more experienced technical reviewers/directors as appropriate.
- This position provides opportunity for career growth over time, and the ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to help grow our environmental consulting business.
- Possess knowledge and technical skills in Federal, Oregon and Washington regulations.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- B.S. or higher in Geology, Environmental Science, Engineering or related discipline
- Minimum 7 years of post-education environmental consulting experience
- Professional registration in Oregon or Washington (preferably both)
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Consistent and highly accurate project work
- Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills
- Comfortable working within both small and large project teams to achieve objectives
- Ability to work in industrial and field environments as well as in the office
- Flexible to work outside of business hours, when necessary
- Proficiency with MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook, in particular
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
Expected Salary: $114,600 - $155,300
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.
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