Senior Technical Manager

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.[MG1]

This Opportunity

WSP has a career opportunity for a Senior Technical Manager - Civil Engineering to join our team in Virginia (although other locations may be considered) in a Client-facing role.  Primary focus for project work will be the preparation of development studies and plans, conceptual engineering for due diligence/site selection, engineering studies, design reports, construction documents, and construction oversight/administration related to development projects in the industrial and municipal markets.   This will include potable/industrial water, storm sewer design, sanitary sewer design and general site works. This is a fast-paced, challenging environment working with multi-disciplinary teams including environmental, geotechnical, acoustical, transportation/traffic, urban planners and others.  Come grow your career with WSP!

Your Impact

• Contribute to, and potentially lead multi-disciplinary Teams evaluating sites for potential development 
• Help assemble and lead a Team to manage workflow related to Civil design across several projects/Teams
• Perform engineering analysis for feasibility studies, facility master planning, studies, analysis and design of storm water facilities, water treatment and distribution systems, as well as wastewater collection and treatment systems, which may include pump / lift stations, and storage reservoirs
• Primary focus for project work will be conceptual development plans including site grading and utilities feasibility incorporating feasibility study inputs from other experts regarding traffic, natural resources, environmental impacts, noise and vibration, geotechnical concerns, site security and client requirements

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor or higher degree in Civil Engineering or other related field of study
• PE or PE eligibility required; having IN/VA/GA/MS PE preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience (may include post-graduate work)
• Excellent, clear and concise, verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to coordinate meetings, conduct effective client presentations and prepare written reports
• Demonstrated experience engineering small to large sized, multi-disciplined development projects, including responsibility for client interactions and successful engineering project delivery with respect to scope, schedule, quality and budget
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills, and have the ability to work on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously
• Must pass background check, and physical, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy