Technical Director Environmental Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability and life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off and parental leave

Flexible and agile workplace

Job summary

WSP USA seeks an experienced Vice President, Environmental Remediation Engineer to lead multi‑media remediation programs across California offices including Oakland, San Jose, and San Diego. You will drive business development, manage complex engineering projects, and mentor a team of engineers and technicians.

The role requires a CA PE license, 12+ years in environmental remediation and sales, and proven ability to secure projects while delivering on schedule and budget.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Chemical, Environmental or related Engineering field.
• California (Civil) Professional Engineer’s License.
• 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 contamination 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

Business development

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring engineers

Self-starter

Education

BS in Civil, Chemical, Environmental or related Engineering field

California Professional Engineer license

Job description

Vice President, Environmental Remediation Engineer – California offices (Oakland, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Petaluma, San Jose, Fresno, Costa Mesa, and San Diego)

Job Description

WSP is seeking an experienced professional to consult, sell, manage, design, and implement Environmental Multi‑media Remediation programs for clients in the Industrial, Government, Energy, Oil & Gas, and Transportation sectors. The candidate will support business development and help expand WSP’s environmental consulting practice in California and the West.

Your Impact

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• BS in Civil, Chemical, Environmental or related Engineering field.
• California (Civil) Professional Engineer’s License.
• 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 contamination 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 40‑Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability. Coverage includes medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; retirement savings; paid sick leave, vacation, and personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (California): $180,000–$270,000.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We design solutions across building, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets and support over 15,000 employees in more than 300 U.S. offices.

WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees receive a full suite of health, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement benefits to support career growth.

WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 will become the property of WSP and may be hired without fee or compensation to the recruiter, agency, or staffing service.