Senior Remediation / Sediment Engineer

WSP•Novi, MI

About The Position

WSP is hiring a full-time Senior Remediation / Sediment Engineer for its Traverse City, Michigan office to support remediation projects throughout the Midwest. The role is part of WSP’s Earth & Environment Teams and focuses on leading engineering design for sediment remediation programs and projects. The successful candidate will develop strategic approaches that meet regulatory requirements and provide value to clients; provide design expertise for contaminated sediment, soil, and groundwater remediation; coordinate technical documents and permitting; and oversee project delivery activities related to scope, schedule, and budget. The role also includes technical leadership, client engagement, and mentoring developing engineers. WSP describes a flexible and agile workplace model and offers medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings benefits. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 a current 8-hour refresher.
Technical expertise and client relationship-building capabilities.
Strong working knowledge of regulatory frameworks, including CERCLA, RCRA, and 401 and 404 permitting, and related 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, technical, and 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.
Authorization to work in the United States.

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 projects and programs focused on sediment remediation.
Participate in developing strategic approaches that meet regulatory requirements and provide value to clients.
Provide engineering design expertise for contaminated sediment, soil, and groundwater remediation, including dredging, capping, containment, in-situ and ex-situ treatment, and subsurface vapor mitigation.
Coordinate the development and finalization of technical documents, including feasibility studies, remedial work plans, remedial design drawings and specifications, construction/remediation completion reports, and permit applications in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
Perform project delivery functions, including tracking activities related to scope, schedule, and budget.
Serve as a technical leader and interact with clients to solve complex issues.
Mentor developing engineers.