Lead Environmental Engineer - 14705

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environmental & 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 Opportunity

Provides high level technical assistance and guidance multi-site/phase environmental engineering work processes, due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, and environmental permitting projects.  Develops processes and infrastructure relating to water supply, hazardous or solid waste disposal, air emission sources, pollution control, and preserving the environment.  Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on field conditions, movement, and outcome of overall risks to ecological and human health.  Assists project leadership with environmental site assessment, corrective strategies, classification of contaminated materials, development of process and infrastructure, and with recommendations to avert degradation of air, water, and land resources.  Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Environmental Engineer in our Environmental Group at our One Penn office in New York City.

Your Impact

• Diligently manage a diverse portfolio of environmental projects for clients in the NYC Metro Area. The scope of projects includes the preparation of environmental permit applications for submittal to regulatory authorities for large infrastructure and renewal energy projects, regulatory compliance reviews, and related assignments.
• Monitor project scope, schedule, and budget and coordinate with appropriate staff to ensure project KPI's are met.
• Perform technical work in the areas presented above.
• Support Business Line Leader and Group Manager on business development and proposal preparation efforts as assigned.
• Remain current in latest environmental 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in environmental engineering. 
• Prior project management, technical, and/or 7-10 years of applicable experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Civil and/or Environmental Engineering or Environmental Science.
• New York State Professional Engineer License and/or Project Management Professional.
• Excellent writing skills. 

Compensation and Benefits: 

WSP provides 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. 

Expected Salary: $111,400 - $189,300

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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