Senior Environmental Remediation Director & Projects Lead

WSP in the U.S.; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Vice President, Environmental Remediation Engineer to lead California remediation initiatives across multiple offices (Oakland, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Petaluma, San Jose, Fresno, Costa Mesa, San Diego). The role emphasizes business development, design leadership, and project oversight within the environmental remediation practice.

The candidate should have a Civil/Environmental engineering background, a California PE license, 12+ years of related experience, and strong

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Chemical, Environmental or related Engineering field.
• California Professional Engineer’s License (Civil).
• 12+ years of related environmental remediation and sales experience.
• Strong work ethic, project management experience, and self-starter attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience with remediation/assessment projects involving the Regional Quality Water Quality Control Board, DTSC, and/or local CUPAs.
• Ability to mentor and direct engineers and technicians.
• Experience with CERCLA, RCRA, DTSC, Water Board, and other CalEPA programs.
• Consulting experience with petroleum contamination cleanups in soil and groundwater (LNAPL) and/or chlorinated solvent remediation.
• Consulting experience in soil gas and vapor intrusion issues.
• Developing and managing complex engineering design and design-build projects.
• Oversee remedy construction and operation/maintenance of environmental project work.
• Must pass drug test, physical, background check, and hold a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Perform business development within Oil & Gas and Industrial/Commercial sectors for environmental remediation, engineering, and related services.
• Lead design, oversight, mentorship, and direct the efforts of staff- and project-level engineers.
• Assist preparation of technical reports and proposals.
• Collaborate with Service Line Leader, Sector Lead, Principal, and Senior-level employees in the office and firm-wide.
• Manage multiple projects, ensuring deliverables, schedules, and budgets are met.
• Travel to projects as needed for execution of project goals and business development.
• Achieve sales, revenue, and delivery goals.

Skills

Civil PE License

12+ years remediation experience

Education

BS in Civil/Environmental Engineering

Job description

WSP USA seeks a Vice President, Environmental Remediation Engineer to lead California remediation initiatives across multiple offices (Oakland, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Petaluma, San Jose, Fresno, Costa Mesa, San Diego). The role emphasizes business development, design leadership, and project oversight within the environmental remediation practice.

The candidate should have a Civil/Environmental engineering background, a California PE license, 12+ years of related experience, and strong