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Senior Technical Director, Solid Waste

WSP, Durham, North Carolina, United States, 27701

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divh2Senior Technical Director, Solid Waste/h2pstrongThis Opportunity/strong/ppWSP 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 clients objectives and solves their challenges./ppThe 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./ppstrongYour Impact/strong/pulliWork 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./liliServe as senior CCR/MSW consultant for current and future projects, working with clients daily to set strategic direction for project execution./liliDevelop, 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./liliMentor 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./liliSupport the overall long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of Civil Engineering work for WSP in assigned area of responsibility./liliManage and direct project design teams including serving as Engineer of Record, Project Manager, or Project Director./liliResponsible for the profitable performance of the individual projects and the successful completion of the projects within the specified area./liliServe as one of the engineering disciplines 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./liliExercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSPs Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures./liliPerform additional responsibilities as required by business needs./liliLocal and national travel (up to 10% of the time) to support client and agency meetings and/or audit project sites./li/ulpstrongWho You Are/strong/ppstrongRequired Qualifications/strong/pulliMinimum Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering, with valid North Carolina PE registration./lili12+ years of experience in the practice of civil engineering design including significant experience with federal regulations of Coal Combustible Residuals (CCR) ponds and landfills./liliMust be familiar with the power market and clientele./liliGood knowledge of in-situ stabilization techniques and civil construction techniques associated with CCR or other waste material./liliCompetent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience./liliProficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment./liliMust successfully complete and pass WSPs Motor Vehicle screening./liliAbility to work independently, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives./liliProficiency with technical and business writing, office automation and communication software, technology, and tools./liliProven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSPs health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies./liliAbility to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek./liliProficient with Microsoft Office (e.g., Outlook, Word), with advanced-level Excel/liliExcellent verbal with strong writing, analytical, and organizational skills, a positive attitude, detail oriented, and ability to work both independently and within groups./liliWillingness to perform a variety of assignments on short notice./liliProvide expert witness and litigation support, as needed./li/ul/div