Assistant Vice President Civil Engineer - Landfill & Solid Waste Consultant Job

Assistant Vice President Civil Engineer – Landfill & Solid Waste Consultant Join to apply for the Assistant Vice President Civil Engineer – Landfill & Solid Waste Consultant role at WSP in the U.S. Our Business We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world‑class expertise in ESG, climate resiliency & sustainability, and earth sciences. We protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. Job Description WSP is initiating a search for a Lead Senior Civil Engineer – Solid Waste Engineering in Texas, with locations in Houston, Austin, San Antonio, and Dallas. This role leads project teams delivering services for civil and environmental engineering projects involving waste management facility design and permitting, stormwater management, landfill gas management, operations planning, and construction quality assurance. The position requires periodic overnight travel and fieldwork. Your Impact Managing and directing project design teams Managing large projects in the Solid Waste sector Preparing engineering design reports Managing construction quality assurance programs Pursuing and securing new project opportunities Client and regulatory agency interaction Preparing proposals Mentoring junior staff Providing proactive and strategic leadership for the civil engineering discipline Leading complex civil engineering projects and coordinating budgets, timelines, and subcontractors Negotiating contracts, presentations, and meetings Supporting long‑term strategy and pipeline development for civil engineering work within the assigned area Ensuring profitable project performance and successful completion Continuously improving engineering discipline certifications and value proposition Representing the discipline to external entities, including federal, state, local agencies, clients, subcontractors, and community entities Developing proposals, scopes, timelines, pricing, and budgets in compliance with applicable codes and regulations Interpreting and summarizing data to provide engineering and regulatory conclusions Collaborating with multidisciplinary professionals to provide trusted advisor service and future‑ready solutions Adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs Who You Are – Required Qualifications Minimum Bachelor’s of Science degree in Civil Engineering or related degree with valid Texas PE registration 10+ years of post‑education experience in civil engineering design Experience in design and construction quality assurance for solid waste containment systems, permitting documents for solid waste facilities, landfill gas compliance and management, and master plans for solid waste facilities (experience in multiple areas preferred) Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Ability to work independently and within groups Leadership experience and a positive attitude Strong teamwork and client interaction skills Engineer license required (multi‑state preferred) Advanced technical computation skills and regulatory comparison Leadership and interpersonal communication skills for all organizational levels Analytical skills, attention to detail, and prioritization in a pressure environment Capability to collaborate with senior management, clients, regulators, and staff across varying hierarchies Track record of workplace safety compliance and abiding by WSP’s health, safety, and anti‑harassment policies Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and business needs Occasional overnight travel may be required About WSP 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 managers. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets, with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S. WSP provides a flexible workplace model and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings. We want to give employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers. 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 become the property of WSP and will be considered for hire without fee or compensation to the recruiter. #J-18808-Ljbffr