Senior Technical Director, Solid Waste

Description

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

Requirements

• Must be familiar with the power market and clientele.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Willingness to perform a variety of assignments on short notice.
• Proficiency with technical and business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Excellent verbal with strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills, a positive attitude, detail oriented, and ability to work both independently and within groups.
• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, with valid North Carolina PE registration.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• 12+ years of experience in the practice of civil engineering design including significant experience with federal regulations of Coal Combustible Residuals (CCR) ponds and landfills.
• Local and national travel (up to 10% of the time) to support client and agency meetings and/or audit project sites.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word), with advanced-level Excel
• Good knowledge of in-situ stabilization techniques and civil construction techniques associated with CCR or other waste material.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance