Lead Professional, Environmental Engineering

Senior Environmental Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Environmental Engineer for our Columbus, Ohio office. We will also consider applicants for the Cincinnati, Ohio; Cleveland, Ohio; Indianapolis, IN and Louisville, KY offices.

As an integral member of our Earth & Environment Team, you will actively participate in a variety of projects that support a growing organization focused on achieving client objectives and addressing their challenges. You will join a team of professionals dedicated to providing environmental consulting services.

• Assist in developing processes and infrastructure related to water supply, wastewater treatment, hazardous or solid waste disposal, air emission sources, and pollution control.
• Work to preserve environmental quality of air, water, and land resources.
• Generate accurate and concise reports and documentation detailing field conditions.
• Assess and provide guidance regarding short- and long-term risks to ecological and human health.
• Ensure that responsibilities are executed and maintained at a quality level that meets or exceeds industry standards.
• Experience in environmental, health and safety compliance.
• Support business development activities as part of your role within the team.

As a member of our Earth & Environment Team, you will collaborate closely with team members to provide strategic direction and support for existing client relationships. In the capacity of Project Engineer, you will be responsible for managing current and future projects, engaging with clients daily to establish and guide the strategic direction for project execution.

You will independently manage and execute projects to ensure compliance with established schedules. This role involves performing moderately complex technical tasks within broad work scopes, as well as planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating project work for large-scale assignments.

Your responsibilities include preparing technical proposals and reports, either in whole or in part, based on the size and complexity of each document. You will demonstrate competency across several areas, including engineering, field supervision, technical expertise, and task management. Additionally, you will motivate, train, and mentor junior staff assigned to your tasks or projects.

The position comprises approximately 80% office work and 20% field work, covering a variety of projects such as industrial, commercial, and State and Federal sites. You will be responsible for preparing technical reports and related documents and assisting with business development. Further duties include preparing components of investigation and engineering reports, such as work summaries, data summaries, engineering calculations, summary tables, figures, engineering drawings and specifications, and report text. You will also conduct technical evaluations and provide recommendations as required.

As the primary point of contact for subcontractors, you will direct junior level staff overseeing field activities, organize field work, assign tasks, and provide guidance to staff specialists in field task management. Your role also involves assisting in subcontractor procurement and overseeing field activities such as drilling (including DPT/Geoprobe, HSA, and Sonic), soil excavation, demolitions, and remediation system installations.

You will review contractor submittals, which include equipment documentation, Work Plans, and QA/QC plans, and will be responsible for tracking payment applications, requests for information, change order requests, and general construction phase submittals. The role requires travel to project sites as needed, which may include overnight travel.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in environmental engineering or equivalent discipline.
• 7-10 years' experience.
• Applicants must either hold a current PE certification or obtain it within six months of starting the position.
• The candidate must have strong computer and writing skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Willingness and ability to interact with regulatory agencies, stakeholders and clients and develop effective teamwork relationships.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work schedule and/or work week.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as required necessary.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to track compliance deadlines.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and organizational abilities.
• The successful candidate must be able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with technical and business writing, office automation, and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Proficiency with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including scoping and tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) with annual refresher preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.