Sr. Project Manager / Environmental Remediation Engineer or Scientist

WSP in the U.S.; Madison (WI); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Environmental Remediation Engineer or Scientist to lead complex cleanup projects in the Upper Midwest from Madison or Milwaukee, WI, with remote work considered for qualified candidates.

Role includes technical and project leadership from planning through implementation, client relationship development, pursuit strategy, and staff mentorship across sediment, groundwater, and soil remediation challenges.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of environmental remediation experience, including at least 4 years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental assessment, remediation, and restoration projects.
• Advanced knowledge of site investigations and remediation involving sediment, groundwater, surface water, and/or soil.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
• Must pass pre-employment screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of environmental investigation, remediation, and restoration projects.
• Serve as a technical leader for contaminated sediment, groundwater, surface water, and environmental remediation projects.
• Direct site characterization programs, RI/Feasibility studies, remedial designs, and implementation activities.
• Develop and execute strategic project delivery plans, staffing approaches, and teaming strategies.
• Coordinate with Practice Area Networks and client sector leaders for high-quality service.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Oversee QA/QC programs and health and safety requirements.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk across lifecycle.
• Lead client engagement and pursue new business opportunities.
• Mentor and develop engineers, geologists, and scientists.

Skills

Environmental remediation

Project management

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Leadership

Travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering/Geology

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Project management software

Job description

Job Description

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We are looking to grow our Earth & Environment team with a highly motivated Sr. Project Manager / Environmental Remediation Engineer or Scientist to support complex environmental remediation and restoration projects across our Upper Midwest Operations (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, South Dakota, and North Dakota).

This position offers the opportunity to work on challenging contaminated sediment, groundwater, and environmental remediation projects for industrial, commercial, and government clients throughout the United States. The selected candidate will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team based in Madison or Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with remote work arrangements considered for highly qualified candidates.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will provide both technical and project leadership for environmental remediation projects from planning through implementation. You will play a key role in developing client relationships, leading pursuit strategies, managing project delivery, mentoring staff, and advancing WSP's environmental practice throughout the Midwest region.

You will collaborate with engineers, hydrogeologists, environmental scientists, ecologists, water resources specialists, and regulatory professionals to deliver sustainable, innovative solutions that help clients address complex environmental challenges.

Your Impact

Project & Technical Leadership

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of environmental investigation, remediation, and restoration projects.
• Serve as a technical leader for contaminated sediment, groundwater, surface water, and environmental remediation projects.
• Direct site characterization programs, remedial investigations, feasibility studies, remedial designs, and implementation activities.
• Develop and execute strategic project delivery plans, staffing approaches, and teaming strategies that support successful project outcomes.
• Coordinate with WSP Practice Area Networks and client sector leaders to ensure consistent delivery of responsive, high-quality services.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental regulations.
• Oversee project-specific Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) programs and health and safety requirements.

Management & Client Development

• Manage projects throughout the entire lifecycle, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risk management.
• Lead client engagement efforts and develop trusted relationships with key industrial, commercial, and government clients.
• Prepare and lead proposals, qualifications packages, interviews, and pursuit strategies for new business opportunities.
• Develop detailed work scopes, cost estimates, and task-level budgets.
• Monitor project financial performance, forecasts, and resource utilization.
• Successfully manage multiple concurrent projects while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Mentor and develop early-career and mid-level engineers, geologists, and environmental scientists.
• Support staff growth through technical guidance, project coaching, and career development.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, safety, innovation, and technical excellence.
• Contribute to the continued growth and success of WSP's environmental practice across the Midwest region.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of environmental remediation experience, including at least 4 years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience managing environmental assessment, remediation, and restoration projects.
• Advanced knowledge of site investigations and remediation involving contaminated sediment, groundwater, surface water, and/or soil.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, contracts, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management abilities.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and quality.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Ability to travel as required for project and client needs.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP's pre-employment screening requirements, including drug screening, physical examination (when applicable), background check, and motor vehicle record review.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering, Geology, Hydrogeology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) license.
• Recognized technical expertise and ability to serve as a Subject Matter Expert within one or more WSP Practice Area Networks.
• Experience with the design and construction of sediment remediation and/or water resources restoration projects.
• Experience developing, leading, or interpreting environmental and hydrogeologic models, including large datasets and 3D site characterization models.
• Working knowledge of USEPA and state environmental regulatory programs, permitting requirements, and remediation frameworks.
• Proven experience leading interdisciplinary teams consisting of environmental, geotechnical, ecological, water resources, and regulatory professionals.
• Experience providing construction oversight and managing contractor relationships throughout the Midwest region.
• Established relationships with industrial, commercial, and government sector clients.

About WSP

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.

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• WSP provides 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.
• 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.

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.