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WSP in the U.S. · 2 days ago

Assistant Vice President, Solid Waste Civil Engineering

Asheville, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Director

10+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead project teams delivering services for civil and environmental engineering projects involving waste management facility design and permitting, stormwater management, landfill gas management, operations planning, and construction quality assurance.

Provide technical direction and lead client-facing teams to support the growth of civil design and environmental services within the Power market, with a focus on Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR).

Assist clients with strategies for closing coal yards, ash ponds, and landfills, and serve as the account manager for key clients.

Ensure that responsibilities are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Inform strategic business direction, support client relationships, and execute the capture of CCR/Fly Ash projects.

Serve as a senior CCR consultant for projects, work with clients to set strategic direction, and support the development of technical, management, and business plans.

Mentor and coach team members, support pre-sales activities, and all phases of proposal development.

Manage and direct project design teams, serve as Engineer of Record and/or Project Manager.

Represent/liaise with external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, and industry-related groups.

Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making, adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Perform additional responsibilities as required, and travel locally and nationally (up to 10% of the time) to support client and agency meetings and audit project sites.

Qualification

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Civil engineering designFederal regulationsCoal combustible residualsPower market knowledge-situ stabilization techniquesCivil construction techniquesMotor vehicle screeningTechnical writingBusiness writingOffice automationCommunication softwareWorkplace safetyHealth safety policiesDrug/alcohol policiesHarassment policiesProject-specific requirementsMicrosoft OfficeOutlookWordExcel proficiencyProblem-solvingInterpersonal communicationSelf-leadershipAttention to detailMulti-taskingPrioritizationTeamworkVerbal communicationWritten communicationAnalytical skills

Required

Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline, with valid North Carolina PE registration.

10+ years of experience in the practice of civil engineering design including experience with federal regulations of Coal Combustible Residuals (CCR) ponds and landfills.

Must be familiar with the power market and clientele.

Good knowledge of in-situ 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.