Senior Project Manager / Environmental Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Green Bay (WI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Environmental Engineer to join our Earth & Environment team in Madison, Wisconsin. This role involves overseeing diverse environmental projects, managing client relationships, and ensuring project compliance with regulations.

The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, have at least 7 years of experience, and be a licensed Professional Engineer. This position also includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of environmental engineering or science experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Excellent organizational skills and time management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of environmental projects.
• Manage project lifecycles including budgets and schedules.
• Build and sustain long-term client relationships.

Skills

Client relationship management

Project management

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Environmental Engineer to join our high-performing Earth & Environment team based in Madison, Wisconsin. This senior‑level position combines technical leadership, complex project delivery, client relationship management, and business development.

Responsibilities

Strategic Project Leadership

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of diverse environmental and water resource projects.
• Drive strategic planning, resourcing, partnering, and contracting strategies for high‑value client engagements.
• Coordinate with WSP Practice Area Networks and Industrial/Commercial Sector leaders to ensure responsive, high‑quality client service.

Financial & Resource Management

• Manage full project lifecycles, including budgets, schedules, contracts, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Oversee environmental projects including site characterization, remedial design, and preparation of technical reports and documentation.
• Prepare proposals and contribute to large‑scale pursuits by developing scopes of work, task‑level budgets, and cost estimates.
• Maintain strong client relationships while managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide regular workload and resource forecasting reports to regional leadership.

Client & Business Development

• Build and sustain long‑term relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Lead pursuit strategies and preparation of winning proposals for new and existing clients.
• Provide business leadership for environmental remediation, site characterization, and water resources work in collaboration with regional leaders.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Directly supervise and mentor multidisciplinary teams of engineers, hydrogeologists, and environmental scientists.
• Support professional growth through mentoring of early‑career and mid‑level engineers, geologists, and scientists.
• Foster a culture of technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to WSP Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) standards and safety plans.
• Ensure project work complies with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of environmental engineering or science experience, including 5+ years in a dedicated project management role.
• Professional Engineer (PE).
• Advanced experience with site investigations and/or remediation of sediment, surface water, and/or groundwater.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and time management.
• Commitment to WSP’s Code of Conduct and corporate policies.
• Ability to pass a drug test, physical, background check, and maintain a satisfactory driving record per WSP policy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering.
• Ability to serve as a Subject Matter Expert within one or more Practice Area Networks.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Design and construction of sediment remediation and/or water resources restoration projects.
  • Development or leadership of environmental or hydrogeologic models, including large datasets and 3D characterizations.
  • Environmental permitting and regulatory coordination with US EPA and/or state agencies.
  • Leadership of interdisciplinary teams spanning environmental, geotechnical, water resources, ecological, and regulatory disciplines.
  • Construction oversight and contractor management experience in the Midwest U.S.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Contact

Applications are accepted directly through our website. For further information, visit www.wsp.com.