Civil Engineering Team Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Civil Engineering Team Lead for its Jacksonville or Gainesville office. The ideal candidate will have a BS in Environmental or Civil Engineering and at least 12 years of experience in environmental or water resources projects. Key responsibilities include mentoring a team, driving metrics for business goals, and managing diverse engineering projects. Join WSP to contribute to challenging infrastructure projects in a flexible and supportive work environment.

The position emphasizes strong communication skills and a commitment to safety and quality in project outcomes.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience with environmental or water resources projects.
• Experience managing projects across planning, design, and/or construction phases.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a people leader for a growing team of engineers.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Drive key metrics for local and regional business goals.
• Lead environmental and water resources engineering projects.

Skills

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Business development

Project management

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Education

BS in Environmental or Civil Engineering

Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Job description

WSP’s North Florida team is growing, and we have an exciting career opportunity for a Civil Engineering Team Lead for our Jacksonville or Gainesville office with an interest in site development, infrastructure and restoration projects and opportunities for career growth. Join us to become part of our friendly, flexible and positive work environment offering a variety of challenging projects. Our ideal candidate has strong interpersonal and communication skills, a proven track record in business development, a commitment to delivering a quality product and a desire for career growth.

Impact

• Serve as a people leader for a growing team of civil, environmental, and water resource engineers.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Drive key metrics for the Civil and Water Resources Engineering team in support of local and regional business goals, including utilization/billability of staff, hiring, safety, sales backlog, and project management financials.
• Support the development and execution of market expansion strategies for our Civil and Water Resources engineering consulting services in Florida, particularly in the Gainesville and Jacksonville areas.
• Support business development efforts including proposal development, client engagement, and identification of additional business development opportunities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients; build and maintain long‑term relationships.
• Lead environmental and water resources engineering projects of varying scales; oversee scope, schedule, and budget performance to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of infrastructure projects, including restoration, grading, and drainage.
• Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs.
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Environmental or Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university.
• 12+ years of experience with environmental or water resources projects.
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience managing projects across planning, design, and/or construction phases.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with business development and project proposals and qualifications statements.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience working with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting processes.
• Affiliations with professional societies and active industry and community involvement are highly desirable.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.