Technical Director

Senior Technical Director, Solid Waste

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Technical Director, Solid Waste for our Charlotte, NC office. The following locations will also be considered: Asheville, NC; Durham, NC; Greensboro, NC; or Wilmington, NC. Be involved in projects with our Civil Ground Engineering & Materials, Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

The selected candidate will lead project teams delivering services for civil and environmental engineering projects that involve waste management facility design and permitting, stormwater management, landfill gas management, operations planning, and construction quality assurance. They will provide technical direction and lead client-facing teams to support the continued growth of our civil design and environmental services within the Power market, with a strong emphasis on Coal Combustion Residuals (CCR). They will provide project leadership to assist clients with strategies for closing coal yards, ash ponds and landfills, and capability to serve as the account manager for key clients. In addition, candidates with strong municipal solid waste (MSW) are encouraged to apply. Candidate will need to be knowledgeable in federal regulations of Coal Combustible Residuals (CCR) ponds and landfills. They will ensure that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Support the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Civil Engineering work for WSP in assigned area of responsibility.
• Manage and direct project design teams including serving as Engineer of Record, Project Manager, or Project Director.
• Responsible for the profitable performance of the individual projects and the successful completion of the projects within the specified area.
• 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.
• 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.
• Local and national travel (up to 10% of the time) to support client and agency meetings and/or audit project sites.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, with valid North Carolina PE registration.
• 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.
• Must be familiar with the power market and clientele.
• Good knowledge of in-situ stabilization techniques and civil construction techniques associated with CCR or other waste material.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Proficiency with technical and business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• 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
• Excellent verbal with strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills, a positive attitude, detail oriented, and ability to work both independently and within groups.
• Willingness to perform a variety of assignments on short notice.
• Provide expert witness and litigation support, as needed.