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We are a global leader in environmental consulting 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.

T his Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Civil Engineering Team Lead for our Charlotte, NC office. Be involved in projects with our Civil, Ground Engineering, & Materials Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

This position will provide leadership within a sector of organization to ensure civil engineering subject matter, technical deliverables, projects and programs are delivered with a level of quality that meets or exceeds industry and company standards for design, safety, and functionality. The successful candidate will lead teams delivering services for civil engineering projects that involve waste management facility design and permitting, stormwater management, landfill gas management, operations planning, and construction quality assurance. They will provide technical direction and lead client-facing teams to support the continued growth of our civil design and environmental services within the Power market, with a strong emphasis on Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR). They will provide project leadership to assist clients with strategies for closing coal yards, ash ponds and landfills, and capability to serve as the account manager for key clients. Candidate will need to be knowledgeable in federal regulations of Coal Combustible Residuals (CCR) ponds and landfills. They will ensure that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards

Your Impact

• Provide the Charlotte Civil Engineering Team with leadership, direction, and performance guidance to ensure all staff are well supported and provided the appropriate opportunities for growth and professional development.

• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

• Assist with recruitment and growth of the team, as needed.

• Support the long-term strategy, growth and pipeline development of Civil Engineering work for WSP in assigned area of responsibility, with a focus on Power market opportunities for all phases of project delivery for civil engineering discipline (planning, design, and strategic consulting, and program / construction management).

• Demonstrate technical experience to advance service offerings and technical excellence through project delivery.

• Provide proactive and strategic leadership for the civil engineering discipline and function, offering direction, expertise, and support to ensure project and work deliverables are successfully achieved within the business sector.

• Lead mid to large-scale civil engineering projects or tasks including managing scopes, budgets, subcontractors, schedules, and reporting to ensure successful outcomes for our clients.

• Assist or lead sales efforts including proposals, contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings.

• Serve as one of the engineering discipline’s lead representatives/liaisons to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local agencies, clients, subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities.

• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide “trusted advisor” service and future-ready solutions.

• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.

• 12+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering and civil design.

• Engineer license required (multi-state is preferred).

• Experience leading and mentoring staff, including assigning and prioritizing work and managing against KPIs.

• Advanced proficiency with civil engineering principles, practices, process, and standard of care.

• Strong working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, and business impact on the organization.

• Advance proficiency with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

• Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact with employees effectively, persuasively, and tactfully at all levels of the organization.

• Tactical thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and ability to prioritize responsibilities.

• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, and staff including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists.

• Proven record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs.

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of 10+ engineers.

• Strong experience in managing the review and approval of documents and discipline specific deliverables, certifications, processes, and plans in a multi-project environment is highly desirable.

• Advanced knowledge of discipline-specific software, technology, and tools.

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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 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.

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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.