Environmental Client Service Leader

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking an experienced Environmental Client Service Leader in the Northern California (Nor Cal) market to lead the development and execution of an environmental business strategy focused on growth, client service excellence, and market leadership. This role is central to expanding WSP's presence in Nor Cal by increasing sales with existing clients and strategically broadening our client base.

The ideal candidate brings established relationships with SFPUC, SMUD, PG&E, Caltrans, and/or DWR, along with a broad environmental background spanning compliance, geotechnical, planning/permitting, natural and cultural resources, water, climate resilience, waste, and/or remediation. Experience working across multiple markets-power, water, state/municipal, federal, and industrial/commercial-is essential to success in this role.

This position is a seller‑doer opportunity with a strong emphasis on business development, strategic growth, and client relationship management. You will lead client engagement strategies, identify and pursue new opportunities, and collaborate with technical and operational leaders to position WSP for long‑term success. In addition, you will oversee client service delivery across a diverse portfolio, ensuring high‑quality outcomes and consistent alignment with client expectations.

As a key member of the Earth & Environment California Region leadership team, you will contribute to regional strategy, mentor emerging leaders, and help shape the future of our environmental practice.

This role offers the ability to influence major infrastructure and environmental programs across Northern California while working within a collaborative, high‑performing team.

Your Impact

* Increasing environmental sales, expanding strategic relationships, and developing new clients in the greater Northern California market and other high‑potential geographies, with a focus on positioning WSP as a preferred partner for major infrastructure and environmental programs.

* Developing and driving a comprehensive business development strategy for environmental growth, including strengthening account plans, deepening client engagement, and capturing additional work through existing contracts, on‑call agreements, and long‑term programs.

* Expanding the opportunity pipeline and leading capture efforts for key environmental pursuits by shaping win themes, coordinating pursuit teams, guiding proposal strategy, and ensuring competitive, compliant, and compelling submissions.

* Serving as a technical or project lead on high‑visibility, strategically important projects, providing oversight, quality assurance, and subject‑matter expertise to ensure successful delivery and strong client satisfaction.

* Being active in professional societies and industry organizations where clients or potential clients are members, representing WSP in leadership roles, participating in committees, and elevating the firm's visibility and reputation in the Northern California market.

* Collaborating with regional and national practice leaders to align market strategy, share insights, and leverage WSP's multidisciplinary capabilities to pursue integrated, cross‑practice opportunities.

* Mentoring and developing emerging talent within the Earth & Environment team, fostering a culture of client service excellence, technical quality, and proactive business development engagement.

* Monitoring market trends, funding streams, and regulatory drivers to anticipate client needs, identify emerging opportunities, and inform strategic planning and investment decisions.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

* A minimum of 12 years of technical and business development experience in environmental services, including established relationships with Northern California Area market clients and a demonstrated ability to win, grow, and manage major accounts.

* Bachelor's degree in environmental engineering or related technical discipline, with advanced coursework or specialized training viewed favorably for complex environmental programs.

* PE and/or PMP certification preferred, reflecting a commitment to professional excellence, technical rigor, and…