Environmental Engineering (Professional Engineer)

About the role

WSP is seeking an Environmental Engineer (Professional Engineer) for our Columbus, Ohio office. We also consider applicants for our Cincinnati, Dayton, Ohio; Cleveland, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; Lexington and Louisville, Kentucky offices.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing processes and infrastructure related to water supply, wastewater treatment, hazardous or solid waste disposal, air emission sources, and pollution control.
• Generate accurate and concise reports and documentation detailing field conditions.
• Avoid and provide guidance regarding short- and long-term risks to ecological and human health.
• Ensure responsibilities are executed and maintained at a quality level that meets or exceeds industry standards.
• Support business development activities as part of your role within the team.
• Collaborate closely with team members to provide strategic direction and support for existing client relationships.
• Manage current and future projects, engage with clients daily to establish and guide the strategic direction for project execution.
• Independently manage and execute projects to ensure compliance with established schedules.
• Prepare technical proposals and reports, either in whole or in part, based on the size and complexity of each document.
• Prepare technical reports and related documents and assist with business development.
• Prepare components of investigation and engineering reports, such as work summaries, data summaries, engineering calculations, summary tables, figures, engineering drawings and specifications, and report text.
• Conduct technical evaluations and provide recommendations as required.
• Direct junior-level staff overseeing field activities, organize field work, assign tasks, and provide guidance to staff specialists in field task management.
• Review contractor submittals, including equipment documentation, Work Plans, and QA/QC plans, and track payment applications, requests for information, change order requests, and general construction phase submittals.
• Assist in subcontractor procurement and oversee field activities such as drilling (including DPT/Geoprobe, HSA, and Sonic), soil excavation, demolitions, and remediation system installations.
• Perform moderately complex technical tasks within broad work scopes, as well as planning, scheduling, conducting, and coordinating project work for large-scale assignments.
• Plan and conduct inspections and investigations of facilities and structures.
• Motivate, train, and mentor junior staff assigned to your tasks or projects.
• Manage small to mid-size projects, including project scoping, budget tracking, and resource management.
• Work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond a typical work schedule.
• Travel to project sites as needed, which may include overnight travel.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Environmental Engineering or equivalent discipline.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Strong computer and writing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Ability to interact effectively with regulatory agencies, stakeholders, and clients.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond a typical work schedule.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites as necessary.
• Excellent time management and compliance tracking skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, attention to detail, and ability to work independently.
• Proficiency with technical and business writing, office automation, and communication software.
• Proficiency with discipline-specific design software and engineering tools.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP health and safety policies.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.

Skills

• Technical expertise in environmental, health and safety compliance.
• Project management and coordination skills.
• Field supervision and technical evaluation skills.
• Communication and mentoring skills.
• Project proposal and report preparation skills.
• Subcontractor and field activity oversight skills.
• Quality assurance and quality control procedures.

Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings programs to provide health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The role requires flexibility to accommodate project-specific requirements and may involve travel to project sites as needed.

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 over 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.