WSP in the U.S. · 3 days ago
Assistant Vice President Civil Engineer - Landfill & Solid Waste Consultant
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWSP is a global leader in environmental consulting with expertise in ESG, climate resiliency, and earth sciences. They are seeking a Lead Senior Civil Engineer specializing in Solid Waste Engineering to manage and direct project teams, ensuring successful delivery of civil and environmental engineering projects related to waste management.
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Responsibilities
Managing and directing project design teams
Managing large projects in the Solid Waste Sector
Preparing engineering design reports
Managing and directing construction quality assurance programs
Pursuing and securing new project opportunities
Client Interaction
Regulatory Agency Interaction
Preparing proposals
Mentoring junior staff
Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the civil engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector
Lead larger-scale more complex civil engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees
Lead technical aspects of contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings
Support the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Civil Engineering work for WSP in assigned area of responsibility
Responsible for the profitable performance of the individual projects and the successful completion of the projects within the specified area
Ensure that engineering discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition is developed and continuously improved
Serve as one of the engineering discipline’s lead representatives/liaison to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities
Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics – and accountable for planning, development and management of projects in compliance with all applicable City/State/Federal codes and regulations, and in accordance with all acceptable engineering practices
Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound engineering and regulatory conclusions
Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide 'trusted advisor' service and future ready solutions for clients
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Qualification
Required
Minimum Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related degree with valid Texas PE registration
10+ years of post-education experience in the practice of civil engineering design
Experience in any of the following areas of practice; design and construction quality assurance for solid waste containment systems, preparing permitting documents for solid waste facilities, landfill gas compliance and management, preparing fill sequence and master plans for solid waste facilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
Ability to work both independently and within groups
Excellent work history with leadership abilities and a positive attitude
Candidate must interact well with the public and clients and have excellent teamwork skills
Advanced proficiency with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment
Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs
Occasional overnight travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Experience in more than one area of practice preferred
Engineer license required (multi-state preferred)
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Disability
Life
Retirement savings
Company
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