Senior Environmental Consultant / Business Development Leader
WSP•Portland, ME
•$88,100 - $130,800•Onsite
About The Position
WSP is seeking a Senior Environmental Consultant to join their Portland, Maine team. This role is a seller-doer position that combines technical expertise, business development, and leadership. The individual will work with a team to develop and support clients, helping them navigate environmental challenges, regulatory requirements, and sustainability goals, while also growing a portfolio of work and 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
- Expand and strengthen client relationships through strategic business development and networking.
- Leverage 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Disability coverage
- Life insurance
- 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
