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Senior Solid Waste EngineerReq ID 14683Senior Solid Waste EngineerWho We AreAt WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!Our BusinessWe 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 OpportunityWSP is seeking a registered Professional Engineer with solid waste permitting, design, and construction experience to lead existing Coal Combustion Residual (CCR) landfill projects; Geotechnical, site civil, water resources, and project management experience is also desirable. The ideal candidate will be experienced managing projects, capable at leading teams, and able to build trust with clients and contractors. Engineering design and production skills including developing drawings, specifications, design reports, and bid documents is required.Your ImpactKey Responsibilities:The successful candidate will join WSP's Civil Engineering team to lead, work with, and mentor our solid waste, site civil, and water resources engineers. Duties will include all facets of managing projects, and the following responsibilities:
Leading and completing engineering analyses
Supervising and checking work performed by junior engineers and technicians
Preparing and controlling the quality of construction documents, specifications, and opinions of probable construction costs
Preparing permit applications
Overseeing construction quality assurance and certifying construction activities
Interacting with and managing clients and contractors
Interacting with regulatory agencies
Building trust and relationships with existing clients leading towards developing new business with those clients
Writing proposals and reports
Some travel/field work may be required
Who You AreRequired Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering
10+ years of experience in solid waste design
North Carolina Professional Engineering certification
Capacity to work independently with minimal supervision and oversight
Team player, with abilities to organize and complete various assignments at once
Competency in the areas of technical knowledge, office/field supervision, and project management
Strong analytical, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to manage staff and projects
Experience preparing and/or supervising the production of construction drawings using AutoCAD Civil 3D
Experience with project management software such as MS Project or Primavera P6
Preferred Qualifications
Masters Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field
Knowledge of Federal CCR Rules and experience with North Carolina solid waste regulations
Experience with CCR surface impoundments
#LI-RR1Additional Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Additional Details
Travel Required: 25%
Job Status: Regular
Employee Type: Full
Primary Location: DURHAM - STIRRUP CREEK DR
All locations: US-NC-Durham, US-NC-Wilmington
About 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. www.wsp.comWSP 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.
