Environmental Engineering / Project Manager

WSP; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Environmental Engineer / Project Manager for its Kansas City office to lead Site Investigation & Remediation projects in the Oil & Gas sector. The role involves managing project scopes, budgets, and client relationships while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. Candidates should hold a relevant bachelor's degree and have 7-10 years of experience. The position emphasizes leadership and collaboration within multidisciplinary teams. WSP offers an innovative environment to tackle environmental challenges impacting communities.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of progressive experience in environmental consulting or Site Investigation & Remediation.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations for Midwest pipeline projects.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Site Investigation & Remediation projects for Oil & Gas pipeline systems.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, and profitability.
• Mentor and develop team members in the SIR team.

Skills

Project management

Environmental compliance

Client relationship management

Technical leadership

Business development

Communication skills

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, or Hydrogeology

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking an Environmental Engineer / Project Manager to join our growing Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) team supporting Oil & Gas Pipeline projects across the Midwest. The location for this role is in our Kansas City office. This is a seller doer position that combines technical leadership, project delivery, client relationship management, and business development.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering and expanding SIR services for pipeline operators and energy clients throughout the Midwest, supporting projects related to pipeline integrity, environmental compliance, site assessment, remediation, and legacy liability management. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team of engineers, geologists, scientists, and environmental professionals across the region and nationally to deliver integrated “One WSP” solutions.

At WSP, we’re driven by inspiring the right people to shape a future ready world. Our SIR professionals tackle complex environmental challenges while supporting safe, reliable energy infrastructure critical to communities and economies.

Your Impact

Technical & Project Leadership

• Lead and manage complex Site Investigation & Remediation projects supporting Oil & Gas pipeline systems, including:
  1. Environmental site assessments and due diligence
  2. Subsurface investigations (soil, groundwater, sediment, vapor)
  3. Remedial design, implementation, and oversight
  4. Spill response, release investigations, and corrective actions
  5. Pipeline compliance and integrity support initiatives
• Provide technical oversight to ensure work meets state and federal regulatory requirements across Midwest jurisdictions.
• Serve as a subject matter resource for SIR services related to energy and pipeline assets.

Client & Market Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to pipeline operators, energy companies, and industrial clients.
• Support and lead business development efforts, including client strategy, proposal development, scope definition, and pricing.
• Identify opportunities to expand SIR services across pipeline life cycle phases—from pre-construction and operations to decommissioning and remediation.
• Collaborate with WSP’s Energy, Earth & Environment, and advisory teams to deliver integrated solutions.

Financial & Delivery Performance

• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, forecasting, and profitability.
• Oversee subcontractors and field staff, ensuring safe, compliant, and high quality execution.
• Apply WSP’s QA/QC, health and safety, and risk management standards consistently.

People & Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop engineers, geologists, and scientists within the SIR team.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Contribute to talent development and workforce planning to support continued growth of SIR pipeline services in the Midwest.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related discipline.
• Environmental Scientists and Geologists are strongly encouraged to apply.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in Site Investigation & Remediation, environmental consulting, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience supporting Oil & Gas pipeline, energy, or industrial clients.
• Strong knowledge of environmental regulations applicable to pipeline projects in Midwest states.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects and lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and client facing skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG).
• Experience with pipeline spill/release investigations, corrective action programs, or integrity related environmental work.
• Seller doer experience with demonstrated success in business development or client growth.
• Experience working across multiple Midwest states and regulatory frameworks.