Lead Water Resource Scientist - WSP USA

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.  As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Senior Water Resources Scientist to help lead our water quality consulting team in Orlando, FL. Bachelors in natural or physical sciences is required (Masters or Doctorate is preferred), with 7+ years experience field sampling environmental analytes, interpreting data and developing water quality management solutions.  The ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to maintain and grow our environmental consulting business and possess knowledge and technical skills in surface and groundwater quality management, TMDLs, NNC, indicator bacteria, water quality resources, environmental permitting, and municipal NPDES compliance. We are looking for a candidate who is excited about the opportunity to mentor staff, evaluate/implement both tried-and-true and cutting-edge technologies, promote excellence, lead development of technical deliverables and take part in our varied field activities.  

Your Impact

• Managed surface water collection monitoring programs
• Manage projects
• Expertise with Florida water quality regulations 
• Oversight, QA/QC, and mentoring of junior staff
• Coordinate and lead multi-discipline teams
• Lead project teams, ensuring that project deliverables are met, and ensuring schedule and budget expectations are adhered to
• Lead technical deliverable preparation and QA/QC
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate staffing levels needed for projects
• Assist with client and project development – track opportunities, identify client needs, assist with proposals and marketing materials where needed
• Participate with leadership in developing strategic plan for Florida
• Maintain relationships with key client project managers
• Support proposal preparation work and technical work scope development
• Market and develop new work to support the continued growth of the practice area
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work
• Travel to project(s) as needed for the execution of project goals    

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Environmental Science, Biology, Hydrology, or related field required
• 7+ years relevant experience
• Proven track record marketing and developing new work
• Demonstrated ability to manage and produce water resources-related technical deliverables
• Expertise knowledge of local (Florida) water resource market
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with, mentor and direct engineers, scientists and technicians
• Exhibit ability to successfully track and meet budgets and schedules
• Demonstrated experience selling, managing, performing and consulting on projects and programs including a wide range of project sizes

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