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WSP USA Senior Lead Environmental Consultant in Portland, Maine
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Lead Environmental Consultant for our Portland, ME office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
The successful candidate will provide technical direction and lead client-facing teams to support the continued growth of our environmental services within the Power market, with a strong emphasis on Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR). They will provide project leadership to assist clients with strategies for closing coal yards, ash ponds and landfills, as well as serve as the account manager for key clients. Candidate will need to be knowledgeable in federal regulations of Coal Combustible Residuals (CCR) ponds and landfills as they will be the lead contact with with regulators. They will ensure that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.
Your Impact
Work with key members of our CCR team to provide strategic business direction, support existing client relationships and execute the capture of CCR/Fly Ash projects
Serve as senior CCR consultant for current and future projects, working with clients daily to set strategic direction for project execution
Work with senior leaders to provide lead expertise tied to the CRR market
Develop, present, and execute winning client strategies for new and follow-on contract bids, provide input to the overall development of technical, management and business plans
Mentor and coach team members as required, serve as a reviewer, support the pre-sales activities, and support of all phases of proposal development and post-submission activities
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Local and national travel (up to 10% of the time) to support client and agency meetings and/or audit project sites
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, or closely related discipline
Must be familiar with the power market and clientele
Must have experience with federal regulations of Coal Combustible Residuals (CCR) ponds and landfills
Good knowledge of insitu-stabilization techniques and civil construction techniques associated with CCR or other waste material
Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience
Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening
Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
Proficiency with technical and business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word), with advanced-level Excel
Excellent verbal with strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills, a positive attitude, detail oriented, and ability to work both independently and within groups
Willingness to perform a variety of assignments on short notice
Provide expert witness and litigation support, as needed
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree or equivalent experience
Essential licensure/certification
Experience managing mid- to large-size projects
Demonstrated experience leading proposal efforts and account management
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About WSP
WSP 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.
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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.