Senior Civil & Environmental Engineer: Remediation Lead

WSP; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer to lead environmental investigations, remedial design, and construction implementation across the Midwest. The role entails coordinating with clients and agencies, managing budgets and schedules, and delivering technically sound reports.

The ideal candidate has a PE license in Illinois, 7–10 years of experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.

Qualifications

• BS or BA in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• 7–10 years of experience as an environmental professional with design, surveys, fieldwork or construction monitoring.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois (PE Illinois).
• Experience coordinating with clients, regulatory permitting and resource agencies.
• Experience leading and reviewing environmental/design reports, impact evaluations, siting reports, and licensing.
• Strong technical writing, communication and QA/QC skills.
• Ability to travel as required by projects and adhere to safety policies.
• HAZWOPER training (40 hours) and CPR/First Aid training desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop designs and work plans for environmental sampling and remedial design/construction.
• Engage in business development and proposal writing.
• Ensure data integrity, documentation, procedures and training meet regulatory standards.
• Prepare data visualizations, tables, charts and technical reports.
• Oversee cross-functional teams, budgets, hours and schedules.
• Coordinate with clients and regulatory agencies in a professional manner.
• Guide desk- and field-based research, data interpretation and modeling.
• Assist with scoping of medium-to large-sized projects.

Skills

Regulatory permitting

Proposal writing

Technical writing

Project leadership

Client coordination

QA/QC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Job description

WSP in Chicago, IL is seeking a Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer to lead environmental investigations, remedial design, and construction implementation across the Midwest. The role entails coordinating with clients and agencies, managing budgets and schedules, and delivering technically sound reports.

The ideal candidate has a PE license in Illinois, 7–10 years of experience, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to navigate complex regulatory environments.