Senior Remediation / Sediment Engineer

WSP • Novi, MI

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About The Position

WSP is seeking a full-time Senior Remediation / Sediment Engineer for its Traverse City, Michigan office, supporting remediation projects throughout the Midwest. The role is part of WSP’s Earth & Environment Teams and focuses on sediment remediation projects and programs.

The engineer will lead design work, develop strategic approaches that satisfy regulatory requirements and provide client value, and deliver remediation solutions for contaminated sediments, soil, and groundwater. Technologies may include dredging, capping, containment, in-situ and ex-situ treatment, and subsurface vapor mitigation. The position also involves preparing and coordinating technical and regulatory documents, managing project scope, schedule, and budget, working directly with clients, and mentoring developing engineers.

Requirements

• B.S. or M.S. degree in civil, environmental, geotechnical, or a similar engineering discipline.
• At least 12 years of experience.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification and current 8-hour refresher.
• Technical expertise and client relationship-building capabilities.
• Strong working knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including CERCLA, RCRA, and Sections 401 and 404 permitting, as well as technical guidance.
• Experience with conventional and innovative remediation technologies.
• Experience developing and implementing Pre-Design Investigations, Feasibility Studies, Remedial Designs, and Remedial Action Implementation projects, including regulatory and technical/contractual aspects.
• Strong computer and writing skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate initiative and attention to detail.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Michigan.
• Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.
• Familiarity with other local, state, and federal (USEPA) agencies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Lead Design Engineer for key sediment remediation projects and programs.
• Develop strategic approaches that meet regulatory requirements and provide value to clients.
• Provide engineering design expertise for remediation of contaminated sediments, soil, and groundwater, including dredging, capping, containment, in-situ and ex-situ treatment, and subsurface vapor mitigation.
• Coordinate the development and finalization of feasibility studies, remedial work plans, remedial design drawings and specifications, construction/remediation completion reports, and permit applications in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Track project activities related to scope, schedule, and budget to support project delivery.
• Act as a technical leader and work with clients to resolve their most challenging issues.
• Mentor developing engineers.

What This Job Offers

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