Vice President Environmental Engineer Practice Lead - Site Investigation and Remediation - 16612

Portland, OR

Vice President Environmental Engineer Practice Lead - Site Investigation and Remediation - 16612

Our Business

We 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 Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Vice PresidentEnvironmental Engineer Practice Lead to join our Pacific NorthwestEarth & Environment, Site Investigation and Restoration consulting team and lead our environmental engineering practice.   The ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to maintain and grow our remediation and EHS consulting practice in a collegial, collaborative environment, and possess knowledge and technical skills in site investigation and remediation under Federal and State (Oregon, Washington, Alaska, and Idaho) regulations, with a preference for extensive experience with MTCA. Experience with Federal Government (Department of Defense or U.S. EPA) clients along with State/Local government and private sector clients is a plus.   

The WSP Northwest Operation is a multi-disciplinary science and engineering organization that offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects for a wide range of clients locally and throughout the US. We are a close-knit team of dedicated professionals working to find solutions for our diverse customer base. Our team of knowledgeable and skilled engineers, geoscientists, chemists, data visualization specialists deliver high quality and technical excellence on complex and diverse local projects, while benefiting from the structure, resources, and opportunities of a large international organization, and we are looking to grow our team in supporting our current workload as well as advancement of our strategic plan and vision.  

Your Impact

  • Consult for federal, municipal, commercial, and industrial clients on environmental investigation and remediation projects
  • Manage complex site investigation and remediation projects
  • Provide leadership to environmental science and engineering staff
  • Work with project managers and other project staff locally and nationally to support environmental investigation and restoration projects
  • Lead and support engineering design and remedial construction work 
  • Ensure a high level of quality, effectiveness, and efficiency in our work to achieve client and company goals
  • Active participation in business development and proposal efforts
  • Participate in companywide initiatives and work groups
  • Help plan and execute business growth and improvement strategies
  • Keep an eye on the future and look for new horizons and services to pursue 
  • 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

  • Minimum BS in Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering or a related engineering field required
  • Minimum of 12+ years of post-education experience 
  • Professional registration in Oregon or Washington (with ability to add the other State if missing)
  • Demonstrated expertise and success in feasibility evaluation, remedial design, remedial action, and long-term operation & maintenance of remediation systems
  • Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working under the MTCA regulatory paradigm
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and a strong team building orientation
  • Consistent and highly accurate project work
  • Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills
  • Flexible to work outside of business hours, when necessary
  • Proficiency with MS Office: Excel, Word, and Outlook as well as typical engineering software
  • Experience with Bentley ProjectWise is a plus
  • Must pass background check and 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.

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: $137,800 - $210,600

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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