Associate Civil Engineer - Landfill & Solid Waste Consultant
Req ID 16354
Associate Civil Engineer - Landfill & Solid Waste Consultant
Who We Are
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
Discover WSP
Thriving Community Starts With People, Place and Purpose
Our passion is realizing all that can be built on that foundation. Together, we celebrate the very best version of community, realized. We are one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 66,000 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With 16,000 professionals across the United States, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.
As environmental professionals within a multidisciplinary global infrastructure company, we understand the connectivity in and among natural and man-made ecosystems. Our relationships with clients and communities, and the collaborations within our own organization, are all connected in much the same way. This perspective drives us to meet each challenge in the context of the big picture, and to deliver innovative Future Ready solutions informed by trends in climate, society, technology and resources.
This Opportunity
Be involved in projects with our Civil and Ground Engineering Materials team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Civil Engineer - Landfill & Solid Waste Consultant with a background in civil, environmental, or geotechnical engineering. Availability to be located out of one of WSP's many national offices . WSP applies best practices and balanced approaches to protect the environment. Our priority is to understand our clients' technical challenges and business needs, and provide sustainable and environmentally sound solutions to real problems. WSP's reputation is built on helping clients worldwide mitigate risk, manage and reduce impacts, and maximize success in health and safety, sustainability, climate change, energy and the environment.
WSP's 7,500 environmental experts are passionate about delivering practical strategies to study, protect, enhance and restore the natural environment. We share resources and expertise globally, and customize teams to address specific project needs at every stage of a project's life cycle, from initial environmental impact assessment and socioeconomic studies through feasibility, construction, operation, project decommissioning and final reclamation.
In this role, tasks may include assisting with the design, concept development, planning, and construction of solid waste and mining facilities, roads, and buildings. You will have the opportunity to substantiate reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications. The role includes ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
Be a part of small to large project design teams
Managing and directing small project design teams
Developing and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects
Managing small-size projects in the Solid Waste Sector
Preparing engineering design reports, drawings, technical specifications, engineer's estimates
Assist with construction quality assurance projects
Client Interaction
Regulatory Agency Interaction
Preparing proposals
Training junior staff
Experience with preparing and understanding grading plans and earthworks related construction drawings and construction specifications.
Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans.
Contribute to the civil engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work site deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector.
Support the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Civil Engineering work for WSP in assigned area of responsibility
Responsible for the profitable performance of the individual projects and the successful completion of the projects within the specified area.
Ensure that engineering discipline certifications, accreditations, and value proposition is developed and continuously improved.
Serve as one of the engineering discipline's representatives, under the direction of a lead representative, to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities.
Develop and inform proposal and project scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgetary metrics - and accountable for planning, development and management of projects in compliance with all applicable City/State/Federal codes and regulations, and in accordance with all acceptable engineering practices.
Interpret and summarize data, including reports and documents that result in sound engineering and regulatory conclusions.
Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide "trusted advisor" service and future ready solutions for clients.
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.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Minimum of a Bachelor's of Science degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related engineering degree
Minimum 1 year of post education experience in the practice of civil engineering design
EIT Certification
Experience in any of the following areas of practice (with a willingness to learn the others); design and construction quality assurance for solid waste containment systems, preparing permitting documents for solid waste facilities, landfill gas compliance and management, preparing fill sequence and master plans for solid waste facilities (experience in more than one area preferred)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
Ability to work both independently
