Environmental Engineering / Project Manager

WSP•Kansas City, KS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Environmental Engineer / Project Manager to join their Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) team, focusing on Oil & Gas Pipeline projects in the Midwest. This role, based in Kansas City, is a seller-doer position that involves technical leadership, project delivery, client relationship management, and business development. The successful candidate will be instrumental in growing SIR services for pipeline operators and energy clients, addressing needs in pipeline integrity, environmental compliance, site assessment, remediation, and legacy liability management. Collaboration with a diverse team of professionals across the region and nationally is expected to deliver integrated solutions. WSP's SIR professionals address complex environmental challenges while supporting essential energy infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related discipline.
7-10 years of progressive experience in Site Investigation & Remediation, environmental consulting, or related disciplines.
Demonstrated experience supporting Oil & Gas pipeline, energy, or industrial clients.
Strong knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to pipeline projects in Midwest states.
Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
Excellent technical writing, communication, and client-facing skills.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG).
Experience with pipeline spill/release investigations, corrective action programs, or integrity-related environmental work.
Seller-doer experience with demonstrated success in business development or client growth.
Experience working across multiple Midwest states and regulatory frameworks.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage complex Site Investigation & Remediation projects for Oil & Gas pipeline systems, including environmental site assessments, due diligence, subsurface investigations, remedial design and oversight, spill response, and pipeline compliance support.
Provide technical oversight to ensure compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements in Midwest jurisdictions.
Serve as a subject matter expert for SIR services related to energy and pipeline assets.
Act as a trusted advisor to clients in the pipeline, energy, and industrial sectors.
Support and lead business development efforts, including client strategy, proposal development, scope definition, and pricing.
Identify opportunities to expand SIR services throughout the pipeline lifecycle.
Collaborate with WSP's Energy, Earth & Environment, and advisory teams for integrated solutions.
Manage project scope, schedule, budget, forecasting, and profitability.
Oversee subcontractors and field staff, ensuring safe, compliant, and high-quality execution.
Apply WSP’s QA/QC, health and safety, and risk management standards.
Mentor and develop engineers, geologists, and scientists within the SIR team.
Foster a culture of technical excellence, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Contribute to talent development and workforce planning for SIR pipeline services in the Midwest.