Technical Director Environmental Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Vice President, Environmental Remediation Engineer to lead California offices in Oakland, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Petaluma, San Jose, Fresno, Costa Mesa, and San Diego. The role focuses on consulting, selling, designing, and implementing multi‑media remediation programs for Industrial, Government, Energy, Oil & Gas, and Transportation clients.

You will mentor staff, manage budgets and schedules, and travel as needed to execute projects and pursue business development.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform business development within the Oil & Gas and Industrial/Commercial sectors for environmental remediation, engineering, and related services.
• Design, oversee, mentor, and direct the efforts of staff- and project-level engineers.
• Assist preparation of technical reports and proposals.
• Collaborate effectively with Service Line Leaders, Sector Leads, and other senior executives.
• Manage multiple projects; ensure deliverables, schedules, and budgets are achieved.
• Travel to projects as needed for execution and business development.
• Meet sales, revenue, and delivery goals.

Skills

Civil/Environmental engineering

CA Professional Engineer license

12+ years environmental remediation

Project management

Verbal and written communication

Regulatory knowledge (CERCLA, RCRA, DT

Soil gas and vapor intrusion

Mentoring engineers/technicians

Business development in environmental/

Design-build project oversight

Education

BS in Civil, Chemical, Environmental, or related engineering

Job description

Vice President, Environmental Remediation Engineer
California offices: Oakland, Rancho Cordova, Roseville, Petaluma, San Jose, Fresno, Costa Mesa, San Diego.

Job Overview

WSP is seeking a high‑level professional to advance our environmental consulting business in California and the West. The role focuses on consulting, selling, managing, designing, and implementing Environmental Multi‑media Remediation programs for clients in the Industrial, Government, Energy, Oil & Gas, and Transportation sectors.

Responsibilities

• Perform business development within the Oil & Gas and Industrial/Commercial sectors for environmental remediation, engineering, and related services.
• Design, oversee, mentor, and direct the efforts of staff‑ and project‑level engineers.
• Assist preparation of technical reports and proposals.
• Collaborate effectively with Service Line Leaders, Sector Leads, and other senior executives.
• Manage multiple projects; ensure deliverables, schedules, and budgets are achieved.
• Travel to projects as needed for execution and business development.
• Meet sales, revenue, and delivery goals.

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

• 40‑Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) or equivalent.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

California: $180,000 – $270,000. Final salary may vary based on qualifications and location.

Equal Opportunity Statement

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Color, Religion, Gender Identity, Sexual Orientation, Age, National Origin, Disability, or Veteran Status are not factors in employment decisions.

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.