About The Position
Lead Projects. Grow Client Relationships. Shape a Sustainable Future. Are you an environmental professional who thrives on building relationships as much as solving complex environmental challenges? WSP is looking for a Senior Environmental Consultant to join our Portland, Maine team in a true seller-doer role, where technical expertise, business development, and leadership come together. From the vibrant coastal city of Portland, you'll work with a talented group of professionals to develop and support clients; helping them navigate environmental challenges, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals while growing a strong portfolio of work and lasting client partnerships.
Requirements
- BS or MS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
- Professional licensure or certification.
- 10+ years of environmental consulting experience.
- Proven success managing projects, developing clients, and winning work.
- Strong understanding of environmental regulations, including RCRA, CERCLA, and related compliance programs.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.
Nice To Haves
- PMP® Certification.
- Experience supporting sustainability and resiliency initiatives.
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification.
- An established professional network and reputation within the environmental consulting industry.
Responsibilities
- Drive Growth & Build Relationships: Expand and strengthen client relationships through strategic business development and networking. Leverage your professional network to identify new opportunities, industry trends and clients. Develop proposals and win impactful environmental projects. Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on environmental compliance, risk management, and regulatory trends.
- Lead Meaningful Environmental Projects: Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule performance. Provide technical leadership in environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, or hydrogeology. Prepare and review technical reports, permitting documents, and environmental deliverables. Guide clients through local, state, and federal environmental permitting processes.
- Mentor & Inspire Teams: Lead multidisciplinary project teams and support staff. Mentor and develop early-career professionals. Serve as a senior technical reviewer and subject matter expert within your area of specialization.
- Make an Impact: Help clients solve complex environmental challenges. Support projects that advance sustainability, resilience, and responsible development. Champion a strong culture of safety, collaboration, and innovation.
Benefits
- coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
- retirement savings
- paid sick leave
- paid vacation (or other personal time)
- paid parental leave
- paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
