WSP

Senior Technical Director, Solid Waste

WSP$100K — $130K *
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with North Carolina PE registration.
  • 12+ years in civil engineering design focused on CCR regulations.
  • Familiarity with the power market and its clientele.
  • Knowledge of in-situ stabilization and civil construction for CCR.
  • Strong communication skills for both scientific and general audiences.
  • Demonstrated leadership and attention to detail under dynamic conditions.
  • Proficient in technical writing and Microsoft Office tools.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project teams in civil and environmental engineering for waste management.
  • Provide consultancy for coal combustion residuals projects, guiding clients daily.
  • Develop strategies for client acquisition and management in CCR-related projects.
  • Coach and mentor team members while supporting proposal development activities.
  • Drive business growth within the Civil Engineering sector and build project pipelines.
  • Manage project design teams and assume roles as Engineer of Record or Project Manager.
  • Ensure profitable project performance and compliance with industry standards.

Benefits

  • Engagement in diverse projects across multiple locations in NC.
  • Opportunity to mentor the next generation of engineers.
  • Involvement in a growing organization with significant market impact.
  • Chance to collaborate with federal, state, and local agencies for impactful projects.
  • Support for local and national travel to enhance client and agency relationships.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Technical Director, Solid Waste for our Charlotte, NC office. The following locations will also be considered: Asheville, NC; Durham, NC; Greensboro, NC; or Wilmington, NC. Be involved in projects with our Civil Ground Engineering & Materials, Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

The selected candidate will lead project teams delivering services for civil and environmental 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
  • Work with key members of our CCR team to provide strategic business direction, support existing client relationships and execute the capture of CCR/Fly Ash projects.
  • Serve as senior CCR consultant for current and future projects, working with clients daily to set strategic direction for project execution.
  • Develop, present, and execute winning client strategies for new and follow-on contract bids, provide input to the overall development of technical, management and business plans.
  • Mentor and coach team members as required, serve as a reviewer, support the pre-sales activities, and support of all phases of proposal development and post-submission activities.
  • Support the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Civil Engineering work for WSP in assigned area of responsibility.
  • Manage and direct project design teams including serving as Engineer of Record, Project Manager, or Project Director.
  • Responsible for the profitable performance of the individual projects and the successful completion of the projects within the specified area.
  • Serve as one of the engineering discipline's lead representatives/liaison to a variety of external entities including Federal, State, and Local Agencies, Clients, Subcontractors, industry-related groups, and various government and community entities.
  • 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.
  • Local and national travel (up to 10% of the time) to support client and agency meetings and/or audit project sites.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, with valid North Carolina PE registration.
  • 12+ years of experience in the practice of civil engineering design including significant experience with federal regulations of Coal Combustible Residuals (CCR) ponds and landfills.
  • Must be familiar with the power market and clientele.
  • Good knowledge of in-situ stabilization techniques and civil construction techniques associated with CCR or other waste material.
  • Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
  • Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
  • Proficiency with technical and business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word), with advanced-level Excel
  • Excellent verbal with strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills, a positive attitude, detail oriented, and ability to work both independently and within groups.
  • Willingness to perform a variety of assignments on short notice.
  • Provide expert witness and litigation support, as needed.

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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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