City : Richmond, ON

Category : Z-WSP E&I Canada Ltd.

Industry : Engineering

Employer : WSP

RICHMOND HILL

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services firms – made stronger with the recent creation of WSP E&I Canada Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of WSP Canada Inc. We have over 63,000 team members across the globe. In Canada, our 12,000 people are involved in everything from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transportation networks, from finding new ways to extract essential resources to developing renewable power sources for the future. Our purpose is to future proof our cities and environments.

We are currently  seeking a Senior Environmental Engineer - Environmental Site Assessments; this is an exciting career opportunity for an experienced engineer, someone with extensive soil and groundwater site assessment experience. This individual will be based in our Richmond Hill, ON office.

 The successful candidate will be working with a robust team of technical specialists, passionate about delivering and supporting Environmental Site Assessment Services to our clients. You will be considered a Qualified Professional, highly knowledgable and capable of applying Ontario Regulation 153/04. Driven by delivering value to our customers, as part of the the team, you will strive to provide safe and sustainable project solutions, developing the full potential of our people and contributing to the communities we work in.  

Why WSP?

• We value and are committed to upholding a culture of Inclusion and Belonging

• Our Flexible Work Policy – we recognize the importance of balance in our lives and encourage you to prioritize the balance in yours. We will support you on and off the job so you can be fully present in both your work and home lives.

• Our Hybrid Work Policy - a combination of in-person and remote working, enables us to purposefully think of how we work, who we need to work with, and where the work should be done.

• A Canadian success story - we're proud to wear the red and white of this beautiful country and show the world what Canada has to offer.

• Enhance the world around you - from the environment to the highways, to the buildings and the terrain, WSP is the fabric of Canada.

• Outstanding career opportunities - we're growing and pushing ourselves every day to be greater than yesterday - we're open to your ideas and trying new things.

• A phenomenal collaborative culture and a workforce filled with genuinely good people who are doing humbly important work. Come find out for yourself what it's like to be a part of our journey.

We offer attractive pay, flexible work options, a great corporate culture, comprehensive and employee-focused benefits including virtual healthcare and a wellness platform as well as great savings programs, and a clear vision for the future.

#WeAreWSP

A day in the life

The successful candidate will complement our existing Ontario based environmental remediation team and will assist the Project Manager in developing and executing remediation strategies and activities at our client sites.  You are proficient and possess detailed knowledge and experience associated with Phased Environmental Site Assessments (ESAs), Excess Soil Management and Remediation, and associated technical skills as well as kowledge of applicable federal guidelines and provincial regulations. 

• Developing and executing remediation strategies for our client.  
• Conduct remediation feasibility studies, remedial investigations, detailed remedial design and planning, quantity and cost estimating, preparation of construction documents and scheduling
• Produce technical design reports and prepare construction documents
• Management and technical support and writing of Phased ESAs and monitoring programs
• Liaison with clients, regulators and subcontractors
• Proposal preparation and support
• Oversight and mentoring of junior staff

What you'll bring to WSP ...

• BS degree in Civil/Chemical/Geological/Environmental Engineering [advanced degree(s) preferred]
• 10+ years of related experience in consulting engineering firm with strong technical background and extensive knowledge of applicable laws and regulations
• Must be licensed as P.Eng. with the Professional Engineers Ontario
• Must have experience with Ontario Regulation 153/04
• Experience with large environmental site assessment and remediation projects [experience with remediation and management of radiological wastes is preferred]
• Experience working with diverse (both technically and geographically) project teams; Experience with remediation feasibility studies, remedial investigation, detailed remedial design and planning, quantity and cost estimating, preparation of construction documents and specifications
• Self-starter, able to complete tasks with minimal supervision and direction
• Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency, and attention to detail; track record of quality work products
• Demonstrated performance of independent analysis, problem solving and strong organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills; experience preparing reports that demonstrate technical knowledge
• Strong personal safety culture
• Experience overseeing remedial construction
• The successful candidate will be required to obtain Canadian Federal Security Clearance
• Must be eligible to work in Canada without sponsorship