Senior Environmental Consultant & Client Growth Leader

WSP; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

WSP in Portland, Maine seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to join a true seller-doer team, blending technical leadership with business development to grow a portfolio of environmental projects.

The role emphasizes managing multiple projects, providing environmental engineering, geology or hydrogeology expertise, guiding permitting processes, and mentoring junior staff while advancing sustainability and client satisfaction. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field.
• Professional licensure or certification.
• 10+ years of environmental consulting experience.
• Proven success managing projects, developing clients, and winning work.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, including RCRA, CERCLA, and related compliance programs.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Expand and strengthen client relationships through strategic business development and networking.
• Develop proposals and win impactful environmental projects.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to clients on environmental compliance, risk management, and regulatory trends.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring quality, budget, and schedule performance.
• Provide technical leadership in environmental engineering, environmental science, geology, or hydrogeology.
• Prepare and review technical reports, permitting documents, and environmental deliverables.
• Guide clients through local, state, and federal environmental permitting processes.
• Lead multidisciplinary project teams and support staff.
• Mentor and develop early-career professionals.
• Serve as a senior technical reviewer and subject matter expert within your area of specialization.

Skills

Client relationship building

Project management

Environmental regulations knowledge

Leadership

Technical reporting

Education

BS or MS in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrogeology, or a related field

Job description

WSP in Portland, Maine seeks a Senior Environmental Consultant to join a true seller-doer team, blending technical leadership with business development to grow a portfolio of environmental projects.

The role emphasizes managing multiple projects, providing environmental engineering, geology or hydrogeology expertise, guiding permitting processes, and mentoring junior staff while advancing sustainability and client satisfaction. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.