Senior Technical Manager, Environmental Engineer

This OpportunityWSP is seeking a Senior Technical Manager – Environmental Engineer to join our Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role is ideal for a senior professional with deep consulting experience who can own client relationships, lead complex projects, and drive business growth in the local market.The successful candidate will bring a strong track record in developing, managing, and delivering multi-media environmental investigation and remediation programs across sectors including Industrial, Government, Energy, Oil & Gas, and Transportation This role requires a professional who is equally strong in strategic project execution, client development, and team mentorship.Our Carolinas team offers a collaborative, close-knit culture backed by the resources of a national platform. You’ll work alongside a multidisciplinary group of engineers, geologists, scientists, and technical specialists committed to delivering high-quality, technically sound solutions.This is a hybrid role based in Charlotte, with regular in-office presence expected to support team collaboration and client engagement. Regional travel will be required.Your ImpactServe as a strategic leader and technical authority for environmental engineering services within the SIR practiceDevelop and grow client relationships in the Charlotte market, identifying and capturing new business opportunitiesLead and manage complex site investigation and remediation projects, ensuring performance on scope, schedule, and budgetProvide senior-level technical oversight for remedial design, implementation, and optimizationDrive proposal development, including scoping, pricing, and technical approachMentor and develop staff, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and growthCollaborate across disciplines to deliver integrated, future-ready solutionsProvide strategic guidance to clients on regulatory strategy, site closure pathways, and risk managementEnsure compliance with NCDEQ, SCDES, and USEPA Region 4 regulatory frameworksSupport operational performance by contributing to sales, revenue, and delivery targetsUphold WSP’s standards for safety, ethics, and qualityWho You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Chemical Engineering, or related field10+ years of experience in environmental consulting, including project delivery and business developmentProfessional Engineer (PE) license (North Carolina preferred or ability to obtain)Demonstrated success leading client relationships and generating revenue in the local/regional marketExtensive experience with soil and groundwater investigation and remediation, including contaminants such as petroleum hydrocarbons, metals, chlorinated solvents, PCBs, and/or PFASExperience developing conceptual site models and supporting regulatory closure strategiesStrong background in remedial design, construction oversight, and O&M programsExperience with vapor intrusion and soil gas investigationsProven ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects and teamsStrong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skillsSelf-directed, motivated professional with a track record of ownership and accountabilityFamiliarity with Southeast regulatory frameworks, including NCDEQ and USEPA Region 4Commitment to health and safety practices (OSHA/HAZWOPER)Ability to travel regionally as neededPreferred Qualifications:Master’s degree in Engineering or related fieldExperience with design-build or innovative remediation technologiesEstablished network of local clients and industry contacts40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification (current or ability to obtain)First Aid/CPR certificationWhat Sets You ApartYou are a self-starter and business builder, not solely a project executorYou take ownership of clients and outcomes, proactively driving successYou bring a track record of innovative and forward-thinking remedial design, leveraging emerging technologies and creative problem-solving to deliver practical, cost-effective solutions for complex environmental challengesYou bring local market insight and credibility in the Charlotte/Southeast regionYou thrive in a role that blends technical leadership, client engagement, and team mentorshipAbout WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. 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.At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. Full timePosting Date: 2026-05-20