Senior Project Manager​/Environmental Engineer or Scientist

Senior Project Manager / Environmental Engineer or Scientist

Location: Madison, Wisconsin.

This senior‑level position combines technical leadership, complex project delivery, client relationship management, and business development within the Earth & Environment team.

• Lead planning, design, and execution of diverse environmental and water resource projects, driving strategic planning, resourcing, partnering, and contracting strategies for high‑value client engagements.
• Manage full project life cycles, including budgets, schedules, contracts, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Oversee environmental projects such as site characterization, remedial design, and preparation of technical reports and documentation.
• Prepare proposals, develop scopes of work, task‑level budgets, and cost estimates for large‑scale pursuits.
• Maintain strong client relationships while managing multiple concurrent projects and providing regular workload and resource forecasting reports to regional leadership.
• Build and sustain long‑term relationships with key clients and stakeholders, lead pursuit strategies and preparation of winning proposals.
• Supervise and mentor multidisciplinary teams of engineers, hydro geologists, and environmental scientists, supporting professional growth.
• Ensure adherence to WSP Quality Assurance/Quality Control standards and safety plans, and project compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Hydrogeology, or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of environmental engineering or science experience, including 5+ years in a dedicated project management role.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG).
• Advanced experience with site investigations and/or remediation of sediment, surface water, and/or groundwater.
• Strong technical writing, presentation, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills with strong attention to detail and time management.
• Commitment to WSP’s Code of Conduct and corporate policies.
• Ability to pass a drug test, physical, background check, and maintain a satisfactory driving record per WSP policy.

• Master’s degree in engineering or environmental science.
• Ability to serve as a Subject Matter Expert within one or more WSP Practice Area Networks.
• Experience with any of the following:
  • Design and construction of sediment remediation and/or water resources restoration projects.
  • Development or leadership of environmental or hydrogeologic models, including large datasets and 3D characterizations.
  • Environmental permitting and regulatory coordination with US EPA and/or state agencies.
  • Leadership of interdisciplinary teams spanning environmental, geotechnical, water resources, ecological, and regulatory disciplines.
  • Construction oversight and contractor management experience in the Midwest U.S.

• Medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and retirement savings plans.

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.