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Lead and oversee operational strategies, financial health, risk management, and organizational change across a regional business unit. | 15+ years experience with strong leadership in operations, strategic planning, financial oversight, and change management. | Job Description The Senior Director, Regional Business Operations Director provides strategic leadership for the development, execution, and continuous improvement of operational strategies across a T&I business region. This role is accountable for ensuring operational effectiveness, financial health, risk management, and alignment with WSP’s business goals. The Senior Director drives operational excellence, oversees large-scale initiatives, enhances cross-functional collaboration, and ensures a consistent, efficient, and high-quality service delivery model. The Region Operations Director will be part of the WSP’s Regional T&I Leadership Team with primary responsibility of the P&L, including revenue generation, project margin, EBITDA, DSO, operational leadership, staff utilization, and hiring. The Region Operations Leader will partner with the Regional Commercial Manager to drive successful delivery of quality projects, client satisfaction, and all operational aspects of the business. The Regional Business Operations Director plays a critical role in regional business planning, organizational change, and overall operational strategy execution in the Region. This role can sit in any of our Offices – preferably in one of the list offices: Detroit, MI Chicago, IL Washington DC Philadelphia, PA Phoenix, AZ Salt Lake City, UT Seattle, WA Your Impact Duties and Responsibilities General duties and expectations of the Region Operations Director include: • Develop, implement, and oversee operational strategies and business plans that drive operational excellence, support growth initiatives, and optimize business unit performance. • Lead the day-to-day management of operational activities across the business unit or sector, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, corporate policies, client expectations, and regulatory requirements. • Monitor, analyze, and interpret operational performance metrics, financial data, and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate business health and identify improvement opportunities. • Collaborate with senior leadership teams to establish short-term and long-term operational objectives, strategies, and action plans that align with the broader business strategy. • Design and implement scalable operational processes, standards, and best practices to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service delivery across diverse teams. • Oversee resource planning and allocation processes to ensure sufficient staffing, budgeting, and operational readiness for ongoing and upcoming initiatives. • Manage operating budgets, including development, forecasting, monitoring, and reporting to ensure fiscal accountability and strategic alignment of expenditures. • Identify and mitigate operational risks by establishing risk management frameworks, internal controls, and contingency planning activities. • Champion continuous improvement initiatives by assessing operational workflows, identifying inefficiencies, and leading targeted process reengineering efforts. • Ensure compliance with all applicable health, safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, and promote a strong culture of workplace safety and ethical behavior. • Partner with business development and client-facing teams to ensure operational capacity, service capabilities, and infrastructure align with evolving client needs and market trends. • Lead and contribute to transformational projects, technology upgrades, and business modernization initiatives that enhance operational performance and competitiveness. • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among finance, human resources, technology, project delivery, and client service teams to ensure cohesive operational execution. • Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring effective communication, issue resolution, and service delivery. • Assess existing operational policies and procedures, recommend enhancements, and oversee the implementation of approved changes to drive organizational effectiveness. • Support organizational change management efforts by developing and executing transition plans, communication strategies, and employee engagement activities. • Lead the recruitment, development, retention, and performance management of operational staff, ensuring the team has the skills and capabilities to achieve business goals. • Support integration of the best industry talent by fostering a work environment that is collaborative, values inclusion and diversity and invites broad, creative thinking – crafting a more attractive place to work, grow and thrive. • Emphasizes employee training and development to create a unique work experience. • Supports in strategic recruitment, promotional programs and performance management focused on the employee experience, wellness and safety. • Inspires, motivates and promotes the best of WSP to our clients and communities to ensure strong employee engagement and morale. • Mentor, coach, and support direct reports and emerging leaders within the operational team, fostering an environment focused on accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement. • Prepare and deliver executive-level operational reports, business performance presentations, and strategic updates to leadership and governance bodies. • Promote a culture of innovation, operational excellence, client service, collaboration, and inclusion across the business unit or sector. • Represent the operational function in leadership meetings, client discussions, and industry engagements, serving as a trusted advisor on operational matters. • 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 or equivalent in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field. • 15+ years of relevant post education experience. • Active member of local and/or national professional practice organization. • Actively participates in local professional practice organization including attending meetings and conferences. • Demonstrates excellence in providing high quality technical performance and oversight through innovative thinking and application of state-of-the-art tools • Competence in analytical techniques and modeling in tackling technical problems with some complexity. • Demonstrates excellence in providing high quality level technical performance within the state-of-the-practice and innovative thinking when opportunities arise. • Ability to foster general teamwork by interacting well with others and supervising high quality professional deliverables on tasks and assignment. • Ability to work in a multi-dimensional organization in an open and collaborative manner. • Broad knowledge of and experience with technical and operations delivery. • Understands the trends in the industry; • Experience with change management; • Collaborative, drives consensus; • Ability to innovate and re-think the conventional approach to client and employee engagement; • Proven track 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. • Frequent travel required throughout the Region. Preferred Qualifications • Enhancing credentials and certification(s) such as Master’s Degree, ITIL Practice Certification, ITIL, V3 Foundations, etc. WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $175,000 - $352,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. About WSP ABOUT US 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. www.wsp.com 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. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: 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.
Lead traffic engineering projects, provide technical expertise, oversee staff development, and support business growth for local and regional clients. | Bachelor’s degree in engineering, PE license, 12+ years traffic engineering experience, staff management, advanced technical knowledge, and strong communication skills. | OverviewJoin to apply for the Traffic Engineering Technical Director role at WSP in the U.S.WSP is initiating a search for a Part-Time or Full-Time Traffic Engineering Technical Director in our Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA office. Engage in projects with our Pacific Northwest Traffic & Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.WSP is seeking an experienced Traffic Engineer who is innovative, results-oriented, and team focused. The Traffic Engineering Technical Director will bring leadership and skills to help grow our business, oversee project delivery and staff development, and provide technical assistance and guidance in engineering and design for our local, state and regional clients.Take advantage of the wide-ranging career development opportunities, international professional networks, and cutting-edge project experiences to advance your technical and management skills and see your passions realized with WSP. ResponsibilitiesProvide traffic engineering technical expertise on projects.Lead traffic focused projects. Lead traffic tasks on multi-disciplinary projects.Collaborate with business unit leads to assist with business development opportunities and to ensure excellence in overall project delivery.Leverage client relationships to cross-sell services of WSP.Foster technical development and mentoring of staff.Participate in professional societies and conference programs including committees, panels, papers, and presentations.Remain current in the latest traffic engineering techniques and practices.Assure that engineering services lead the industry in professional standards, client requirements, budget controls, cost control, quality control, and project objectives.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 AreRequired QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.12+ years of relevant post education experience in traffic engineering and design, including preparing construction drawings for traffic signal system, signing/channelization, intelligent transportation systems, work zone traffic control, and illumination systems.Engineer license required.Advanced knowledge and experience with local agency procedures.Advanced proficiency with traffic engineering principles, practices, and processes.Staff management experience.Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to junior and mid-level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients and employees at all levels of the organization.Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.Ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to occasionally vary hours to meet business needs.Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. Preferred QualificationsPTOE certification.Project management experience.Pursuit management and proposal experience.Proficiency with technical writing, spreadsheets, Office suite, and pdf markup tool (e.g. Bluebeam).Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of transportation corridors, applying applicable regulations and policies.Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and directing subconsultants and others to consistently complete tasks efficiently.Substantial project experience with local agencies.Active in local and/or national professional societies. Benefits and CompensationWSP Benefits: A comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation or personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $147,200 - $218,570 About WSPWSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. 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. 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. Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Lead digital strategy and project delivery for Earth & Environment business line, manage teams, engage clients, and drive revenue growth. | 12+ years leading complex client-facing digital projects, bachelor’s degree in relevant field, strong communication, team leadership, and experience with Earth & Environment services. | Job Description This Opportunity WSP in the US is seeking a Business Line Digital Lead for our Earth & Environment market. This role can sit out of any of our primary Earth & Environment offices across the US. In this role, you will Provide visible digital leadership for the US Earth & Environment business line. This role drives consistent, high quality Digital Project Delivery, shapes and grows client facing digital services, and enables revenue and margin growth in partnership with E&E leadership and regional teams. Key Responsibilities Strategy & Governance • Champion the Digital strategy within E&E and align Business Line plans to enterprise priorities and standards. • Serve as the primary point of contact for digital strategy and services within E&E Business Line, coordinating with Corporate Digital, OneIT, and Marketing & Communications. • Own the annual E&E Digital Business Plan (objectives, key results/OKRs, and an investment roadmap) to balance capability uplift and market growth. • Identify and escalate delivery, commercial, and data governance risks; drive mitigation plans. Business Unit Engagement & Value Proposition • Engage with Business Line leadership team to refine the digital value proposition for each team, articulate differentiators, and align to client needs and market trends. • Prioritize areas of opportunity and investment using clear criteria (client impact, ROI, scalability, risk) and maintain a transparent prioritization backlog. • Support implementation of the digital strategy within each Business Unit, including operating model adjustments, enablement plans, and performance tracking. • Identify areas of improvement in delivery of E&E services leveraging digital tools and collaborate on implementation. Client Facing Activation • Identify and track digital pipeline within CRM • Partner with Business Development and Global Client Program leads to identify and prioritize target Clients for digital engagement, ensuring alignment with strategic growth objectives. • Communicate effectively our current digital offerings internally and externally and how they can add value to our clients and projects. • Lead and contribute to client facing digital workshops to identify pain points, map customer journeys, and conceptualize solution options (platforms, products, and services). • Translate workshop outputs into proposals with clear value hypotheses, success metrics, delivery approach, and resourcing plans in partnership with Client Directors and Pursuit teams. • Support pursuit teams with development of digital approach, methodology, and pricing. • Build repeatable playbooks and assets (problem framing, discovery templates, demo environments) to scale workshops across Clients and markets. Capability & People • Establish and nurture an E&E digital community of practice; coach and mentor emerging digital leaders. • Define a skills roadmap and upskilling plan (digital literacy; data; visualization; GIS/Location Intelligence; automation; BIM/digital twins) with Technical Excellence leaders. • Drive a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement across multi-disciplinary delivery teams. • Manage and develop a team of digital delivery professionals in the US and in India that collaborates throughout the business to achieve the above goals. Tools & Technology • Develop and steward an E&E tools strategy (e.g., Autodesk, Bentley, GIS/Location Intelligence, data & visualization stacks) for effective, consistent use and licensing efficiency. • Collaborate with AI and platform leads on product/platform roadmaps, integration patterns, and data governance. • Support commercial models for digital tools, platforms, and productized services (pricing, packaging, margin tracking). Services & Growth • Maintain visibility of E&E digital services and platforms; set KPIs and dashboards for adoption, NPS, utilization, revenue, and gross margin. • Foster cross selling across Business Units and adjacent markets; share wins, case studies, and best practices. • Partner with Marketing & Communications to amplify E&E digital thought leadership and client references. Who You Are Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Digital Technology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Design, or Management) • 12+ years leading project delivery in complex, client facing environments. • Exceptional written and verbal communication; structured problem solving and data informed decision making. • Comfortable with ambiguity; thrives in matrixed, fast-moving contexts with a commercial mindset. • Experience with services and client base of the E&E business. • Proven experience building and leading teams, including coaching across disciplines in a matrix organization. • Track record of driving performance against measurable outcomes; removes barriers and fosters teamwork. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s Degree in a relevant field (Digital Technology, Engineering, Environmental Science, Design, or Management) • Essential Professional Licensure/Certification. WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $147,500-272,580 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. About WSP ABOUT US 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. www.wsp.com 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. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: 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.
Lead and manage engineering project teams through project completion, including planning, budgeting, stakeholder communication, risk and quality management, and business development. | Bachelor's degree in engineering or construction management, 7-10 years of project/program management on large engineering projects, proficiency with MS Project, and strong leadership and communication skills. | Job Description At kW Mission Critical Engineering, a WSP company which specializes in the design of Mission Critical Data Centers throughout the US as well as world wide, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. In collaboration with WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Our work is embedded in the residences we live in, the healthcare facilities we rely on for routine medical procedures to life saving feats of medicine, the data centers that power the internet, the skyscrapers and buildings we work in, and the operations of our buildings. kW Mission Critical Engineering is currently initiating a search for a Project Manager supporting our kW MCE Telecommunication Team. Your Impact • Lead teams of Engineers, Designers and other staff through project completion; • Lead the teams through the successful completion of medium to large projects while managing more than one project at a time; • Prepare project work plans, proposals, and schedules, and obtain management/client approval; • Maintain regular communication with clients regarding project status and project quality, and proactively resolve issues; • Manage relationships with project stakeholders, including internal and external clients and vendors, regulatory authorities and technical agencies, and the public. This involves keeping the stakeholders informed of progress and issues in order to manage expectations on all project requirements and deliverables, and meet the project schedule; • Proactively track, analyze and report on actual performance against the plan, and prepare cost and schedule reporting, both for clients and as part of internal reporting processes. Address change management matters promptly and professionally with clients and internal departments; • Internal reporting includes: Monthly project financial forecast, project budget maintenance, key performance indicator monitoring • Analyze project management and project delivery risks, establish contingency plans and identify trigger events and responsibility for initiating mitigating action; • Lead and manage business development initiatives including Requests for Qualifications and Requests for Proposals; with input from others, compile a comprehensive and realistic scope of work, and prepare a complete and accurate fee estimate, in a format suitable for obtaining the required management approvals; • As Team Leader, provide mentoring, assistance, encouragement and motivation to team members. • Provide general administrative and technical leadership for the project; Maintain all project records and monitor correspondence • Schedule and facilitate all project meetings required to successfully coordinate work activity • Administer subconsultant agreements as assigned. • Implement and manage the kW Quality Control Plan for each project • Proactively track and report workload management throughout the project • Management of client and subconsultant invoicing Who You Are Required Qualifications • A Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or construction management or equivalent experience • 7-10 years in Project and/or Program Management and experience on large, engineering and/or construction projects. • Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams of project professionals; concurrently managing issues, scope and quality while bringing projects to successful completion within the cost and time requirements. Experience within an engineering consulting environment is preferred; • Familiarity with all commonly used project delivery models; • Experience in project planning, risk management, cost management and schedule management, and methods of analyzing and reporting project performance on financial and other KPIs; • Exceptional written and oral communication skills, including experience making presentations to senior management, elected officials and the public; • Exceptional interpersonal skills; the ability to work well with people from many different disciplines with varying degrees of technical experience; competence in clear, concise and tactful communication with senior management, clients, peers and staff; • Strategic, conceptual analytical thinking and decision making skills; • Adaptability and flexibility including the ability to manage deadline pressure, ambiguity and change; • Negotiating skills within a context of political sensitivity and conflicting interests; and • Proficiency with computer office productivity (i.e. MS Office) and project management software tools • Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines • Familiarity reading drawings and specifications. • Proficiency with MS Project • 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. • Ability to abide by WSP"s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Preferred Qualifications • Project or Program Management Professional certification (i.e. PMP) • Degree in related field such as Engineering, Planning or equivalent WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $100,000- $158,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. About WSP ABOUT US 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. www.wsp.com 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. Notice To Third Party Agencies 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.
Support project financial reporting, develop dashboards, implement cost control, manage schedule and cost alignment, communicate project status, and manage change orders. | 10 years of project controls experience in engineering/construction, Power BI expertise, strong cost estimating and schedule management skills, bachelor's degree in related field preferred. | Job Description This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Controls Manager for our Seattle, WA office. This role can also be based in Austin TX, Denver CO, or San Francisco CA. Be involved in projects with our Project Controls & Technology Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact Job Duties • Work under the direction of the Project Manager to support the planning, coordination, and evaluation of project financial reporting. • Develop Power BI dashboards to visualize project health and key performance indicators. • Develop and implement effective cost control procedures to track project expenses, analyze cost variances, and identify areas for cost-saving opportunities. • Work closely with engineering and design teams to evaluate cost-saving options and recommend value-added changes to optimize project costs. • Implement integrated project controls methodologies to effectively align cost and schedule management efforts. • Communicate project status, cost performance, and schedule updates to stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making. • Attend a variety of project meetings with project stakeholders to track and solve cost and schedule management issues. • Maintain financial reports for individual project subtasks and provide roll-up reports that summarize the subtasks. • Review funding availability and procurement documentation to ensure conformance to approved project budgets. • Manage change order processes and evaluations to assess the impact of proposed changes on project costs and schedules. • Participate in development of project estimates, budgets, forecasts, estimates to complete, and cost trends. Requirements Who You Are • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field is preferred. • Candidates with advanced degrees or professional certifications and accreditations in Engineering, Construction Management and related fields are preferred. • 10 years of combined field and office project controls experience involving large-scale projects • Ability to work in a hybrid-type environment and must be a self-starter. • Experience with dashboard reporting and Microsoft Power BI is required. • Extensive knowledge of cost estimating methodologies, cost control techniques, and schedule management best practices. • Ability to interface with clients and participate in business development initiatives. • Expert ability with Microsoft Office Suite primarily Excel. • Excellent communication skills, written, oral and interpersonal skills to deal with a high-pressure environment. Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Compensation And Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Expected Salary: $160,400-190,000/year WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law. About WSP ABOUT US 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. www.wsp.com 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. Notice To Third Party Agencies 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.
Lead design projects and manage design process including stakeholder coordination, construction document development, on-site compliance checks, and mentoring junior team members. | Requires BS in Civil Engineering or Architecture, 10+ years experience, PE or RA license, US citizenship, ability to obtain Secret clearance, and experience with federal AEP projects. | Job Description This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for Federal Programs Project Managers with the potential to work out of our offices in San Antonio, TX; Tacoma, WA; San Diego, CA; Washington, DC; Pittsburgh, PA; Virginia Beach, VA; or Denver, CO. You will be involved in projects with our Federal Programs Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact • Work as part of a team leading design projects, stakeholder interviews, existing conditions analysis, as well as presentations for Clients and other meetings as required. • Responsible for managing design process and provision of high value technical expertise for relevant projects as assigned by the Project leadership. • Coordinate with other team members and technical disciplines (Clients, Site Managers, Mechanical/ Architects/ Electrical/ Structural/ Civil Engineers and Planning staff) for all facets related to design program implementation and construction. Prepare and conduct design charrettes and review workshops. • Lead the development of construction documents for a wide range of Federal projects. • Conduct on-site observations and compliance checks, as well as facility condition assessments. • Review documents in various phases for design intent, material use and coordination. Ability to perform quality checks and back-checks for design work and client comments for multiple disciplines is a must. • Supervise and mentor junior members of the team. • Support WSP’s marketing team when preparing responses to Federal client issued Requests for Qualifications (SF330). • 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 • BS in Civil Engineering or Architecture. • 10+ years of experience in architecture or engineering. • PE or RA registration. • Due to client/project requirements, US Citizenship is required. • Ability to obtain a US Government issued Secret level Security Clearance. • Experience with AEP project delivery for the US Navy, NAVFAC, USACE, DoD and/or Air Force. • In-depth understanding of national and local codes and ability to analyze and implement building and zoning codes, as well as specific agency requirements and design standards (UFCs, UFGS). • Advanced proficiency in relevant current software including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook), Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop). • Demonstrated abilities in negotiation, representation and liaison with all Stakeholders. • Strong written and verbal communication skills. • Ability to perform efficiently and independently within the design budget and schedule, to produce high quality deliverables responding to client's program. • Relocation assistance is available. Preferred Qualifications • Active US Government issued Secret clearance. • PMP Certification. WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $117,000 – 198,200 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. Expected Salary (Colorado only): $125,200 - $186,010 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. About WSP ABOUT US 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. www.wsp.com 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. Notice To Third Party Agencies 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.
Lead and perform structural analysis and design for port and marine projects, prepare technical documentation, attend client meetings, and mentor junior engineers. | Minimum 10 years in port structure design, PE license, bachelor's in civil/structural engineering, strong communication skills, and knowledge of maritime engineering software and codes. | Job Description This Opportunity WSP is initiating a search for a Ports and Marine Senior Lead Engineer/Project Manager with the potential to work out of Raleigh-NC, Miami+Tampa-FL, Houston-TX, San Diego+Irvine, CA. For over 40-years WSP has been a leader in waterfront structural design in the Puget Sound, for the U.S. Navy, and worldwide. The WSP Maritime group is a dynamic and energetic group with strong work ethics and a great culture of collaboration and camaraderie. You would be joining the largest and best waterfront/marine design group in the country. The projects are diverse in nature, interesting, and challenging. Be involved in projects with our Ports and Maritime Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Our Maritime group comprises of highly motivated analysts, planners, and civil/structural engineers working in several key locations across the US and internationally. Major clients are port authorities, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, terminal operators, contractors and private entities. Our strength is derived from the diversity of our marine-related work and our staff. Your Impact • Independently perform and supervise structural analysis and design for marine and upland components • Independently perform and supervise berthing and mooring analyses • Lead development of plans, specifications, schedules and cost estimates for variety of port and Navy projects • Understand maritime codes and references including UFC, PIANC, ASCE-61 • Independently prepare basis of design, design calculations, technical reports, alternatives analysis, and study reports • Understand interdisciplinary requirements for port projects and be capable of performing QA/QC reviews • Attend client meetings and perform site visits • Mentor developing port and maritime engineers • 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 10 years of experience in analysis and design of port structures • Professional Engineer Licenses • Bachelors in Civil/Structural Engineering. • Excellent written and oral communication skills • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies Preferred Qualifications • Masters Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering • Previous experience in analyses and design of medium to large scale ports/maritime/Navy structures and preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates • National professional practice organization involvement • Hands-on analyses and design experience (SAP2000, OPTIMOOR, L-PILE, SLIDE) About WSP ABOUT US 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. www.wsp.com 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. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: 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.
Manage maritime engineering projects including supervision of staff, preparation of technical studies, oversight of design and cost estimates, client presentations, and business development. | Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, 7+ years relevant engineering experience with marine/port/coastal design, licensed engineer, knowledge of maritime codes and DoD criteria, and ability to supervise staff. | Job Description This Opportunity WSP is initiating a search for a Maritime Project Manager with the potential to work out of any of our Maritime offices within Raleigh-NC, Houston-TX, San Diego+Irvine-CA, Tampa-FL. The successful candidate will be involved in projects with our Ports and Maritime Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Our Maritime group comprises of highly motivated analysts, planners, and maritime civil and structural engineers, working in several key locations across the US and internationally. Major clients are port authorities, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, terminal operators, contractors, private entities, and municipalities. Our strength is derived from the diversity of our marine-related work and our staff. For over 90-years WSP has been a leader in waterfront design, for the U.S. Navy, and worldwide. The WSP Maritime group is a dynamic and energetic group with strong work ethics and a great culture of collaboration and camaraderie. You would be joining the largest and best waterfront/marine design group in the country. The projects are diverse in nature, interesting, and challenging. The projects are diverse in nature, interesting, and challenging. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for Maritime projects or groups of smaller capital projects, including the management of task leaders, schedules, budgets, and client expectations. You will participate in the formulation and presentation of technical concepts in proposal development, during the design phase, and for client presentations. Additionally, you will be engaged in the growth and development of our team by providing mentorship, technical guidance, and participation in the hiring and evaluation of junior staff. As a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to take control of your own career path. This position is an excellent opportunity to continue to enhance your design skills, build relationships within WSP, as well as expand your experience with a diverse offering of clients around the region, and support of national and worldwide projects. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future! Your Impact • Take responsible charge for supervising the work of staff engineers, supervising task leads, and self-perform calculations and prepare drawings and technical specifications. • Prepare technical studies and reports and guide/review the work of staff engineers. • Perform oversight of calculations, cost estimates, drawings, technical specifications and reports. • Perform quality assurance checks. Manage/ lead projects, tasks and staff for marine facility projects, including various types of cargo terminals (e.g. container, bulk, break-bulk), federal facilities (homeporting piers and shipyards), and clients (port authorities, DoD, private terminals, public agencies, etc.). • Perform multiple discipline management and coordination of internal and external teams comprised of civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, mechanical, coastal, fire protection, and architecture. • Prepare alternatives analysis reports and presentations for repair projects and capital improvement programs. • Lead review meetings, client presentations, and design charrettes. • Perform business development and general marketing activities. Maintain positive client relationships. Participate in preparation of technical proposals, presentations, negotiations, and staff estimates. • 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 • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering • 7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior marine, port, and coastal design experience. • Engineer license required (multi-state preferred). • Aptitude in maritime related codes (ASCE, COPRI, etc.) and Department of Defense (UFC, UFGC) criteria. • Competency or ability to supervise staff in state-of-the-art computer programs. • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. • Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment. • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. • Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card which requires a TSA background check. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s Degree in Engineering. • Experience with design and management of Port Authority, NAVY, or Coast Guard projects. About WSP ABOUT US 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. www.wsp.com 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. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: 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.
Manage maritime projects including staff supervision, technical design oversight, client presentations, and business development. | Bachelor's in Civil/Structural Engineering, 7+ years relevant engineering experience, engineering license, maritime codes knowledge, and ability to supervise technical staff. | Job Description This Opportunity WSP is initiating a search for a Maritime Project Manager with the potential to work out of any of our Maritime offices within Raleigh-NC, Houston-TX, San Diego+Irvine-CA, Tampa-FL. The successful candidate will be involved in projects with our Ports and Maritime Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Our Maritime group comprises of highly motivated analysts, planners, and maritime civil and structural engineers, working in several key locations across the US and internationally. Major clients are port authorities, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, terminal operators, contractors, private entities, and municipalities. Our strength is derived from the diversity of our marine-related work and our staff. For over 90-years WSP has been a leader in waterfront design, for the U.S. Navy, and worldwide. The WSP Maritime group is a dynamic and energetic group with strong work ethics and a great culture of collaboration and camaraderie. You would be joining the largest and best waterfront/marine design group in the country. The projects are diverse in nature, interesting, and challenging. The projects are diverse in nature, interesting, and challenging. As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for Maritime projects or groups of smaller capital projects, including the management of task leaders, schedules, budgets, and client expectations. You will participate in the formulation and presentation of technical concepts in proposal development, during the design phase, and for client presentations. Additionally, you will be engaged in the growth and development of our team by providing mentorship, technical guidance, and participation in the hiring and evaluation of junior staff. As a successful candidate, you will have the opportunity to take control of your own career path. This position is an excellent opportunity to continue to enhance your design skills, build relationships within WSP, as well as expand your experience with a diverse offering of clients around the region, and support of national and worldwide projects. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future! Your Impact • Take responsible charge for supervising the work of staff engineers, supervising task leads, and self-perform calculations and prepare drawings and technical specifications. • Prepare technical studies and reports and guide/review the work of staff engineers. • Perform oversight of calculations, cost estimates, drawings, technical specifications and reports. • Perform quality assurance checks. Manage/ lead projects, tasks and staff for marine facility projects, including various types of cargo terminals (e.g. container, bulk, break-bulk), federal facilities (homeporting piers and shipyards), and clients (port authorities, DoD, private terminals, public agencies, etc.). • Perform multiple discipline management and coordination of internal and external teams comprised of civil, structural, geotechnical, electrical, mechanical, coastal, fire protection, and architecture. • Prepare alternatives analysis reports and presentations for repair projects and capital improvement programs. • Lead review meetings, client presentations, and design charrettes. • Perform business development and general marketing activities. Maintain positive client relationships. Participate in preparation of technical proposals, presentations, negotiations, and staff estimates. • 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 • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering • 7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior marine, port, and coastal design experience. • Engineer license required (multi-state preferred). • Aptitude in maritime related codes (ASCE, COPRI, etc.) and Department of Defense (UFC, UFGC) criteria. • Competency or ability to supervise staff in state-of-the-art computer programs. • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. • Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment. • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. • Ability to obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) card which requires a TSA background check. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s Degree in Engineering. • Experience with design and management of Port Authority, NAVY, or Coast Guard projects. About WSP ABOUT US 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. www.wsp.com 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. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: 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.
Lead electrical engineering design and delivery for utility and commercial scale renewable energy projects, oversee teams, ensure compliance with codes and standards, manage project budgets and schedules, and support business development. | Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, 12+ years electrical engineering experience in renewables, PE license, proficiency in electrical design software, strong leadership and communication skills, and knowledge of electrical codes and construction practices. | Job Description This Opportunity WSP is excited to announce an open position for Head of Electrical Engineering, Renewables within the dynamic national Onshore Renewables Engineering Team. This is an outstanding opportunity to join WSP USA’s Energy team—ranked #2 on ENR’s 2024 engineering list for the Power sector and #4 overall—in a key leadership role. The successful candidate will play a pivotal part in driving client success and embracing the challenges of the Energy Transition, making a meaningful difference in the industry. Contributing to the continued growth of WSP’s Energy engineering footprint in the US market, this inspiring position is ideally based at our Boulder, CO or Houston, TX office. As one of the world’s leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world’s energy transition. And we need your help. With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized on TIME’s list of the world’s best companies and Fortune’s Change the World list. As part of our 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. This leader will provide client engagement, electrical balance of plant (BOP) subject matter expertise, and team leadership for due diligence, development, design, and construction phases of utility and commercial scale solar, wind, and BESS projects across the US, primarily in the private sector. Some of the core tasks include BOP Electrical project and task delivery, and review, oversight, and guidance of delivery teams with occasional support with proposal & business development such as participating in key conferences and client meetings. This individual will provide situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future challenges, and that documentation and recommendations accurately account for and address risk, innovation, and future-ready opportunities. Provides leadership with 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 • Prepare, oversee, and review MV electrical collection designs and studies for solar and wind generating facilities, conforming to client specifications, national electrical codes, and best industry practices. • Coordinate, review and approve electrical infrastructure design plans for mid-level and complex projects, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. • Apply high-level electrical engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases involving more complex infrastructure engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation. • Perform professional electrical engineering work and conduct more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, facilities, generating plant layout and BESS general arrangement, grounding design and lightning protection, to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits. • Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients. • Oversees the development and implementation of future-ready technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, cabling, conduit and trenching design strategies, electrical design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality or end-users, systems, and infrastructure. • Actively oversee from project inception to completion, the management of design and construction of electrical infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, site development, grading, drainage, equipment layout, elevations, specifications, building materials, phasing, and construction safety plans. • Lead larger-scale electrical engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees. • Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards. • Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of electrical/engineering/construction challenges and programs. • Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address electrical, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities. • Maintain a high level of quality and responsiveness to client requirements in alignment with Pickett’s standards. • Develop a client base for providing high level electrical engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities. • Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development. • Remain current in latest electrical engineering techniques and practices. • Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities. • 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 • Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. • 12+ years of relevant post education experience as an electrical engineer providing design deliverables for renewables, ideally at a utility, industrial and or commercial scale. • Professional Electrical Engineer license required (multi-state preferred). • Highly proficient with electrical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. • Highly proficient with infrastructure design, including solar photovoltaic generating facilities. • Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management; including comprehensive experience in working with adjacent disciplines such as civil engineering, P&C, SCADA, and telecom. • Experience mentoring staff to support their growth and professional development • Strong knowledge of relevant engineering and electrical construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. • Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations. • Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. • Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization. • Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC. • Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design and modeling software (e.g., PVsyst, PVcase, ETAP, AutoCAD electrical), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools. • Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity. • Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution. • Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently. • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. • Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment. • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s Degree in Engineering. • Substation and HV Experience. WSP Benefits: WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $139,800 - $249,150 Expected Salary (Colorado only): $130,100 - $226,100 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. About WSP ABOUT US 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. www.wsp.com 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. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: 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.
Lead and deliver large-scale oil and gas pipeline projects, manage budgets and schedules, develop client relationships, and support business development. | Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, 15+ years project management experience with 8+ years in oil and gas pipelines, PMP or equivalent, strong client and communication skills. | Job Description This Opportunity WSP is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager-Capital Pipeline Projects with a strong background in large-scale pipeline projects within the oil and gas sector. The ideal candidate will bring both proven project management expertise and established client relationships, enabling WSP to continue expanding its role as a trusted partner in the industry. This position is preferably based in Houston, TX . Other locations will be considered: Chicago, IL and Tampa, FL . Your Impact • Lead and support proposal development, including scope, schedule, and cost estimates, in collaboration with technical teams. • Pursue and secure new opportunities in the oil and gas pipeline sector by leveraging client relationships, participating in business development initiatives, and representing WSP in industry forums. • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of major pipeline projects for oil and gas clients, ensuring quality, safety, and compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards. • Develop deep internal network of WSP resources (national and international) to ensure full capabilities and expertise are delivered to oil and gas projects. • Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources while driving efficiency and accountability across multidisciplinary teams. • Serve as the primary client interface, maintaining and expanding long-term relationships with key stakeholders. • Develop and present project strategies, risk assessments, and mitigation plans to senior WSP management review teams in support of successful outcomes. • Oversee and/or support contract negotiations, and project reporting to both clients and internal leadership. • Mentor and support project managers, engineers, and other staff, fostering technical and professional growth. • Collaborate with WSP’s leadership to identify and pursue new business opportunities in the oil and gas pipeline sector. Who You Are Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field. • Minimum of 15+ years of progressive project management experience, with at least 8 years in pipeline projects for oil and gas. • Demonstrated success in leading large, complex projects from conception to completion. • Good understanding of all aspects of pipeline projects, including engineering, environmental permitting, ROW requisitions, material procurement, construction management and commissioning. • Demonstrated ability to develop strong, ongoing relationships with existing and/or new oil and gas clients/client teams. • Proven ability to manage project financials, schedules, and risk. • Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-facing skills. • PMP or equivalent experience. • Ability to travel as required for client and project needs. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s Degree in Engineering. Why Join WSP? At WSP, you’ll be part of a collaborative and forward-thinking team, working on some of the most significant pipeline projects in North America. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to grow your career while making a lasting impact on the energy sector. About WSP ABOUT US 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. www.wsp.com 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. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: 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.
Manage and execute mine waste geotechnical engineering projects including design, analysis, field investigations, and lead multi-disciplinary teams to deliver high-quality engineering solutions. | Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Geological Engineering, 14+ years relevant experience, licensed engineer, expertise in heap leach facility design and tailings management, strong leadership and project management skills. | Job Description This Opportunity WSP USA Inc. is seeking a Technical Director, Civil/Geotechnical Engineer with an expertise in Heap Leach Facility Design to join our Mine Waste Management Team. This role can be based in any of the following WSP offices: Reno, Nevada or Tucson, Arizona. In this role you will have the opportunity to work as a part of a regional team on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects. Your Impact • Managing and executing a wide variety of mine waste geotechnical engineering projects, including managing geotechnical field investigations, laboratory testing programs, data interpretation, and geotechnical analysis. • Leading the civil design of mine waste containment facilities including initial layout and design, site selection and facility layout, geotechnical and hydrologic analyses, and preparation of design drawings and technical specifications for construction. • Scoping, directing, and reviewing complex geotechnical analyses with a focus on soil mechanics, including stability, seepage, thermal modelling; deposition modeling; and run out analyses for mine waste or water embankment dams and waste rock spoils. • Independently managing projects according to client-approved scopes of work and delivering high quality reports on time and within budget subject to senior review and oversight. • Working with and leading multi-disciplinary project teams. • Supporting technical proposals and design work package in response to client needs. • Managing the work of junior engineers. • Participating in and promoting a safety-first culture. • 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 • Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Geological Engineering • 14+ years of relevant (post-degree) experience working in a consulting engineering or mining industry environment • Engineer license required (multi-state preferred). • Demonstrated experience working on projects related to tailings management and heap leach facility design in the mining industry, and experience in commonly used software packages • Advanced 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 effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization. • Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment. • Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exits. • Sound knowledge in soil mechanics and geotechnical engineering • Project management skills commensurate with years of experience • Demonstrated client liaison and business development skills • Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to think critically and problem solve • Ability to effectively delegate work and lead project teams • Proven track 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 requirements. Preferred: • Master’s Degree preferred • Spanish language skills (verbal and written) would be an asset • Project management skills About WSP ABOUT US 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. www.wsp.com 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. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: 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.
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