What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Professional, Environmental Science position at WSP in the U.S.?
Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP USA, Inc is seeking an experienced environmental professional with a strong professional network, technical skills and a proven history of successfully completing sales in a seller/doer capacity. This individual will interface with both internal and external clients; be dynamic, creative, quality driven, have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; and be a proactive problem solver. The WSP Portland, Maine Office offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects for a wide range of clients throughout the US from the relaxed environment of a small, vibrant city.
The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 10 years of environmental consulting experience in the fields of environmental engineering, environmental science, geology and/or hydrogeology. A thorough understanding of current state and federal environmental regulations (RCRA, CERCLA…) and the ability to forecasts and advise on regulatory trends is a must. A successful candidate will be supported by a wide range of technical professionals within the Portland office and the greater WSP USA network.
Your Impact
Required Qualifications
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $102,200 - $151,800
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
This Opportunity
WSP USA, Inc is seeking an experienced environmental professional with a strong professional network, technical skills and a proven history of successfully completing sales in a seller/doer capacity. This individual will interface with both internal and external clients; be dynamic, creative, quality driven, have excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills; and be a proactive problem solver. The WSP Portland, Maine Office offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects for a wide range of clients throughout the US from the relaxed environment of a small, vibrant city.
The ideal candidate for this position will have at least 10 years of environmental consulting experience in the fields of environmental engineering, environmental science, geology and/or hydrogeology. A thorough understanding of current state and federal environmental regulations (RCRA, CERCLA…) and the ability to forecasts and advise on regulatory trends is a must. A successful candidate will be supported by a wide range of technical professionals within the Portland office and the greater WSP USA network.
Your Impact
- Developing existing and new clients via a strong business development acumen and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and organizational abilities.
- Managing several projects simultaneously.
- Directing support staff and technical professionals on project specific tasks.
- Mentoring junior staff.
- Senior Technical Reviewer within the area of expertise (e.g. ability to read, comprehend, and prepare construction drawings and technical specifications).
- Preparation of project permitting documents for local, state and federal permits.
- Interacting with coworkers, clients, and prospective clients while conducting work in a professional and ethical manner.
- Strong dedication to maintaining a safe work environment and promoting company safety culture.
- Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours if/as required.
- Ability and willingness to travel to meet clients and see project sites.
Required Qualifications
- BS or MS degree in environmental engineering, environmental science, geology or related field.
- Professional licensure or certification
- 10 years’ environmental consulting experience including project management and sales.
- PMP® Certification
- Project experience related to resiliency and sustainability
- 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training is a plus.
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $102,200 - $151,800
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
Salary : $102,200 - $151,800