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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 full-time Senior Remediation / Sediment Engineer to support our growing remediation practice in either our Boston, MA, Chelmsford, MA, or Merrimack, NH offices. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Teams and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Why join our WSP Team? The WSP New England District is a multi-disciplinary science/engineering team of 350+ staff that offers the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects for a wide range of clients throughout the US. We are a close-knit team of dedicated professionals working to find solutions for our diverse customer base! Our knowledgeable and skilled engineers (civil, environmental, geotechnical), scientists, remediation specialists, chemists, geologists/hydrogeologists, and data visualization specialists and risk assessors are what make us known in the industry and drive our recognition for delivering high quality and technical excellence. We realize this success is the result of the efforts and abilities of our people. With such large scope and brand recognition, and the size of the team, our employees have the opportunity to work on complex and diverse projects. Our team takes pride in maintaining a small family-like environment, while also having the structure, resources, and opportunities of a large international organization. We are looking to grow our team in supporting our current projects and workload as well as advance our strategic planning and vision – please consider joining us!

Your Impact

• Serve as the Lead Design Engineer for current key projects/programs focused on sediment remediation.

• Participate in the development of strategic approaches that both meet regulatory requirements and bring the best value to clients.

• Provide engineering design expertise for the remediation of contaminated sediments, soil, and groundwater involving remedies such as dredging, capping, containment, in-situ and ex-situ treatment, and subsurface vapor mitigation.

• Coordinate the development and finalization of technical documents, such as feasibility studies, remedial work plans, remedial design drawings and specifications, construction/remediation completion reports, and permit applications in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

• Successfully perform project delivery functions including tracking project activities related to scope, schedule, and budget.

• Serve as a technical leader and interact with clients to solve their toughest issues.

• Serve as a mentor to developing engineers.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• Licensed PE

• B.S. or M.S. degree in civil, environmental, geotechnical, or other similar engineering degrees.

• Minimum 12+ years experience.

• 40-Hour OSHA HAZWOPER certification and up-to-date 8-hour refresher.

• Experienced technical, and client relationship-building capabilities.

• Strong working knowledge of regulatory frameworks including CERCLA, RCRA, 401 and 404 permitting, and technical guidance. Familiarity with other local, State and federal (USEPA) agencies/regulations is a plus.

• Experience with both conventional and innovative remediation technologies.

• Experience developing and implementing Pre-Design Investigations, Feasibility Studies Remedial Designs, and Remedial Action Implementation projects (regulatory and technical/contractual).

• The candidate must have strong computer and writing skills.

• The successful candidate must be able to work independently and show a high level of initiative and attention to detail.

• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.#LI-SS2

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.

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