Lead Professional, Environmental Engineering

This Opportunity

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; 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.

• Collaborate closely with team members to provide strategic direction and support for existing client relationships. In the capacity of Project Engineer, you will manage current and future projects, engaging with clients daily to establish and guide the strategic direction for project execution.
• Independently manage and execute projects to ensure compliance with established schedules. Perform moderately complex technical tasks within broad work scopes, plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate project work for large‑scale assignments.
• Prepare technical proposals and reports, either in whole or in part, based on the size and complexity of each document. Demonstrate competency across several areas, including engineering, field supervision, technical expertise, and task management. Motivate, train, and mentor junior staff assigned to your tasks or projects.
• Approximately 80% office work and 20% field work, covering a variety of projects such as industrial, commercial, and State and Federal sites. Prepare technical reports and related documents, assist with business development, and prepare components of investigation and engineering reports, including work summaries, data summaries, engineering calculations, summary tables, figures, engineering drawings, specifications, and report text. Conduct technical evaluations and provide recommendations as required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for subcontractors, direct junior staff overseeing field activities, organize field work, assign tasks, and provide guidance to staff specialists in field task management. Assist in subcontractor procurement and oversee field activities such as drilling (including DPT/Geoprobe, HSA, and Sonic), soil excavation, demolitions, and remediation system installations.
• Review contractor submittals, including equipment documentation, Work Plans, and QA/QC plans. Track payment applications, requests for information, change order requests, and general construction phase submittals. Travel to project sites as needed, including overnight travel.

• 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.
• Strong computer and writing skills with proficiency in MS Office Suite (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.
• Excellent time‑management skills and ability to track compliance deadlines.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and organizational abilities.
• Ability to work…