Lead Senior Civil Engineer - Solid Waste Engineering

WSP in the U.S.; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits suite

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Texas is seeking a Lead Senior Civil Engineer specializing in solid waste engineering. This role involves managing project design teams, preparing engineering reports, and interacting with clients and regulatory agencies. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of civil engineering experience, particularly in waste containment and permitting. Strong leadership, communication skills, and a Texas PE license are essential. This position requires occasional overnight travel and fieldwork across Texas.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of post-education experience in civil engineering design.
• Experience in solid waste containment design and permitting.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Managing and directing project design teams.
• Preparing engineering design reports and proposals.
• Leading complex civil engineering projects and supervising subcontractors.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project Management

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's of Science in Civil Engineering

Texas PE registration

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Lead Senior Civil Engineer - Solid Waste Engineering

Texas: Houston, Austin, San Antonio, Dallas.

As part of WSP’s Civil Ground Engineering & Materials, Earth & Environment Team, you will lead project teams delivering services for civil and environmental engineering projects that involve waste management facility design and permitting, stormwater management, landfill gas management, operations planning, and construction quality assurance. The position requires periodic overnight travel and fieldwork in Texas.

Responsibilities

• Managing and directing project design teams.
• Managing large projects in the Solid Waste sector.
• Preparing engineering design reports and proposals.
• Managing and directing construction quality assurance programs.
• Pursuing and securing new project opportunities.
• Client and regulatory agency interaction.
• Mentoring junior staff and providing proactive leadership.
• Leading complex civil engineering projects, preparing budgets, monitoring events, and supervising subcontractors.
• Negotiating contracts, presenting, and leading meetings.
• Supporting long‑term strategy, growth, and pipeline development for WSP’s Civil Engineering work.
• Ensuring profitable performance and successful project completion.
• Developing and improving engineering discipline certifications and value proposition.
• Representing the discipline to external entities (federal, state, local agencies, clients, subcontractors).
• Coordinating proposal development, scope, timelines, pricing, and budgeting.
• Interpreting and summarizing data for engineering and regulatory conclusions.
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals for trusted advisor service.
• Adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Performing additional responsibilities as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor’s of Science in Civil Engineering or related field with valid Texas PE registration.
• 10+ years of post‑education experience in civil engineering design.
• Experience in solid waste containment design, permitting, landfill gas compliance, fill sequencing, or related areas.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and within teams.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal communication, and teamwork skills.
• Engineers license required; multi‑state license preferred.
• Advanced technical computation and regulatory comparison skills.
• Experience leading mid‑level to senior level team members with QA/QC focus.
• Proven record of workplace safety and adherence to health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Strong adaptability to changing schedules and business needs.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides a comprehensive suite of benefits. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.