Lead Professional, Environmental Engineering

WSP • Cleveland, OH

3h

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Environmental Engineer for our Columbus, Ohio office. We will also consider applicants for the Cincinnati, Ohio and Cleveland, Ohio offices.
As an integral member of our Earth & Environment Team, you will actively participate in a variety of projects that support a growing organization focused on achieving client objectives and addressing their challenges. You will join a team of professionals dedicated to providing environmental consulting services.

Requirements

• Master's degree in environmental engineering or equivalent discipline.
• 7-10 years’ experience.
• Applicants must either hold a current PE certification or obtain it within six months of starting the position.
• The candidate must have strong computer and writing skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness and ability to interact with regulatory agencies, stakeholders and clients and develop effective teamwork relationships.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work schedule and/or work week.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as requirednecessary.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to track compliance deadlines.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and organizational abilities.
• The successful candidate must be able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with technical and business writing, office automation, and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Proficiency with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including scoping and tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• 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, based on the size and complexity of each document.
• Demonstrate competency across several areas, including engineering, field supervision, technical expertise, and task management.
• Motivate, train, and mentor junior staff assigned to your tasks or projects.
• 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 as required.
• 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, which include equipment documentation, Work Plans, and QA/QC plans, and will be responsible for tracking payment applications, requests for information, change order requests, and general construction phase submittals.
• Travel to project sites as needed, which may include overnight travel.

Benefits

• Employees are also afforded 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level