Experienced Environmental Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 82,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Experienced Environmental Engineer in Portland, Maine, with 3–5 years of experience to contribute to environmental remediation, including remedial design of treatment systems, report preparation, and permitting support.

You will join a large, diverse team of design engineers to prepare work plans, design drawings, cost estimates, and construction submittals, while mentoring staff and supporting field activities across water, soil, and air projects.

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental, Civil or Chemical Engineering is required.
• 3+ years of engineering/consulting experience with a focus on remedial design including water treatment, soil vapor extraction and treatment, in-situ remediation.
• Engineer in Training Certification is required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated professional judgment, critical thinking, problem solving skills and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare work plans, sampling and analysis plans, feasibility studies, and remedial action plans.
• Prepare environmental permit applications (e.g., air permitting, wastewater discharge permitting, etc.).
• Prepare CERCLA and or RCRA engineering evaluations, feasibility studies, treatment systems designs, and develop cost estimates.
• Prepare engineering evaluations, feasibility studies, treatment system designs, and develop cost estimates.
• Prepare and/or review design drawings and specifications.
• Review and comment on contractor submittals.
• Track subcontractor payment applications, requests for information, change order requests and general construction phase submittals.
• Assist with mentorship and growth of staff.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Attention to detail

Self-leadership

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Proficient computer skills

Willingness to travel

Education

BS in Environmental, Civil or Chemical Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

MS in Environmental, Civil or Chemical Engineering (preferred)

Professional Engineer (PE) certification (preferred)

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a dedicated Experienced Environmental Engineer with 3-5 years' experience for its Portland, Maine office. The position will involve environmental remediation including, but not limited to remedial design of treatment systems, report preparation, submittal reviews, support for water and wastewater permitting and compliance activities, contamination assessment, construction, and operation and maintenance support.

Your Impact

This position offers the opportunity to work with a large and diverse team of design engineers to address complex environmental challenges executing the following roles/responsibilities:

• Prepare work plans, sampling and analysis plans, feasibility studies, and remedial action plans.
• Prepare environmental permit applications (e.g., air permitting, wastewater discharge permitting, etc.).
• Prepare CERCLA and or RCRA engineering evaluations, feasibility studies, treatment systems designs, and develop cost estimates.
• Prepare engineering evaluations, feasibility studies, treatment system designs, and develop cost estimates.
• Prepare and/or review design drawings and specifications.
• Review and comment on contractor submittals.
• Track subcontractor payment applications, requests for information, change order requests and general construction phase submittals.
• Assist with mentorship and growth of staff.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BS in Environmental, Civil or Chemical Engineering.
• 3+ years of engineering/consulting experience with a focus on remedial design including water treatment, soil vapor extraction and treatment, in-situ remediation.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, strong written and verbal communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated professional judgment, critical thinking, problem solving skills and time management skills.
• Strong computer skills and organizational abilities.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites. Occasional extended travel up to two weeks is possible.
• Have and maintain a valid driver's license, work outdoors in various weather conditions and frequently lift up to 35 pounds.
• Adaptability and willingness to adjust to client needs.
• 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.
• Must pass physical, background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Environmental, Civil or chemical Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification.
• Experience preparing engineering designs for in-situ remediation projects as well as groundwater and vapor extraction and treatment systems.
• Experience in preparing cost estimates.
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training.
• 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 both independently and as part of a team.
• Self-starter and lifelong learner.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $82,400 - $105,300

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.