Senior Technical Manager, Environmental Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Durham, NC seeks a Senior Technical Manager, Environmental Engineer to lead Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) projects, manage delivery, and develop client relationships.

You will oversee multi-site projects across Federal, Industrial, Commercial, Energy, and Transportation sectors, mentor staff, and help grow the business while upholding health and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in North Carolina.
• 10+ years of related experience.
• Experience in business development and client relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Consult for federal, municipal, commercial, and industrial clients on environmental investigation and remediation projects.
• Lead business development activities, pipeline development, and proposal strategy.
• Manage projects, budgets, and performance metrics using project management systems.
• Mentor staff and promote safety, accountability, and collaboration.
• Develop and maintain high-value client relationships and expand market presence.

Skills

Leadership

Business development

Client relationship management

Proposal writing

Capture strategy

Project management

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license (NC)

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently seeking a

Job Description

Senior Technical Manager, Environmental Engineer who will be accountable for providing leadership, guidance, business generation, client development, and project management and delivery for Site Investigation & Remediation (SIR) projects based out of our Durham, NC office. Work includes but is not limited to multi-site/phase environmental engineering work processes, due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, and environmental permitting. This role offers the opportunity to work with seasoned professionals and junior staff delivering complex projects across the Commercial/Industrial, Energy, Transportation, and Government sectors. With a local presence across the Carolinas, the team takes pride in maintaining a collaborative, supportive environment backed by the strength of a national network of experts. At WSP, you will do more than deliver projects-you will build client relationships, originate opportunities, and contribute to business growth, combining technical excellence with commercial impact. WSP has a flexible, hybrid working model. This position should be based in the office for client, project, and team interaction. Preference is that the candidate is based in Durham, NC or within the Carolinas region. Some travel to other WSP and/or client locations is expected.

Your Impact

• Consult for federal, municipal, commercial, and industrial clients on environmental investigation and remediation projects
• Serve as a trusted advisor and client relationship manager, maintaining and expanding high-value client relationships
• Support the Service Line in sales, profitability, and business growth, meeting or exceeding budgeted metrics while ensuring integrity, safety, quality, and operational excellence
• Lead and contribute to business development activities, including capture planning, pipeline development, and proposal strategy
• Develop and manage proposal efforts and collaborate with project managers, technical specialists, and marketing teams to win new work and deliver client-focused solutions
• Identify and pursue local, regional, and national opportunities through WSP’s Client Account Management program to expand market
• Collaborate across disciplines and geographies to deliver integrated "One WSP" solutions that strengthen client outcomes and competitive positioning
• Help plan and execute business growth and market expansion strategies, identifying new services and emerging opportunities
• Engage in public outreach, marketing, and client communication to enhance WSP’s brand and visibility
• Deliver projects with a focus on quality, efficiency, and strong client experience
• Provide leadership and mentorship to staff, fostering development and promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and team growth
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making and promote WSP’s health and safety culture
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) in North Carolina (with ability to obtain additional state licenses as needed
• 10+ years of related experience
• Demonstrated experience in business development, client relationship management, and successful project delivery
• Proven success in proposal writing, capture strategy, and winning work
• Knowledge and experience with Federal and State (NC, VA) environmental regulatory programs
• Experience across multiple markets including Federal, Industrial, Commercial, Energy, and Transportation
• Strong technical expertise in environmental assessment and remediation, including contaminants and treatment technologies
• Demonstrated expertise in feasibility evaluation, remedial design, implementation, and long-term system operation
• Strong communication, negotiation, and client engagement skills
• Ability to balance technical leadership with commercial acumen and growth mindset
• Experience managing projects, budgets, and performance metrics using project management systems
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to company policies
• Must pass a drug screen, background check, and meet MVR requirements

About WSP

ABOUT US

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.