Environmental Engineering (Professional Engineer)

WSP•Cleveland, OH

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Environmental Engineer (Professional Engineer) for its Columbus, Ohio office, with consideration for applicants in Cincinnati, Dayton, Ohio; Cleveland, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky offices. This role is part of the Earth & Environment team, focusing on solving complex environmental challenges, protecting natural resources, and building a sustainable future. The position involves collaborating with a team of professionals providing environmental consulting services, supporting a growing organization, and achieving client objectives. WSP fosters an open, curious, passionate, and adaptable culture that encourages innovation and growth. Opportunities exist for deepening technical expertise, leading projects, mentoring staff, and expanding influence within the business.

Requirements

Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or equivalent discipline.
7–10 years of relevant experience.
Current Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Strong computer and writing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to interact effectively with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and clients.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond a typical work schedule.
Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as necessary.
Excellent time management and compliance tracking skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
Proficiency with technical and business writing, office automation, and communication software.
Proficiency with discipline-specific design software and engineering tools.
Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP health and safety policies.
Experience managing small to mid-size projects, including project scoping, budget tracking, and resource management.
Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations of facilities and structures.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
Ability to mentor junior staff while maintaining strict adherence to QA/QC procedures.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering.
Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) with annual refresher preferred.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Responsibilities

Assist in developing processes and infrastructure related to water supply, wastewater treatment, hazardous or solid waste disposal, air emission sources, and pollution control.
Work to preserve environmental quality of air, water, and land resources.
Generate accurate and concise reports and documentation detailing field conditions.
Assess and provide guidance regarding short- and long-term risks to ecological and human health.
Ensure that responsibilities are executed and maintained at a quality level that meets or exceeds industry standards.
Experience in environmental, health and safety compliance.
Support business development activities as part of your role within the team.
Collaborate closely with team members to provide strategic direction and support for existing client relationships.
Manage current and future projects, engaging with clients daily to establish and guide the strategic direction for project execution.
Independently manage and execute projects to ensure compliance with established schedules.
Perform moderately complex technical tasks within broad work scopes, as well as planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating project work for large-scale assignments.
Prepare technical proposals and reports, either in whole or in part.
Demonstrate competency across engineering, field supervision, technical expertise, and task management.
Motivate, train, and mentor junior staff assigned to tasks or projects.
Prepare technical reports and related documents and assisting with business development.
Prepare components of investigation and engineering reports, such as work summaries, data summaries, engineering calculations, summary tables, figures, engineering drawings and specifications, and report text.
Conduct technical evaluations and provide recommendations.
Serve as the primary point of contact for subcontractors.
Direct junior-level staff overseeing field activities, organize field work, assign tasks, and provide guidance to staff specialists in field task management.
Assist in subcontractor procurement and overseeing field activities such as drilling (including DPT/Geoprobe, HSA, and Sonic), soil excavation, demolitions, and remediation system installations.
Review contractor submittals, including equipment documentation, Work Plans, and QA/QC plans.
Track payment applications, requests for information, change order requests, and general construction phase submittals.
Travel to project sites as needed, which may include overnight travel.