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Environmental Engineer jobs at WSP span site assessment, remediation, water resources, and regulatory compliance projects. The firm has an established process for sponsoring international candidates, making it a practical target if you're on a work visa or transitioning from OPT and looking for project-based consulting work.
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WSP is initiating a search for an Account Manager, Rail and Environmental to support one of our strategic freight rail clients. This leadership role will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of comprehensive environmental services within the transportation and rail infrastructure space, while serving as a trusted advisor and key point of contact for the client.
The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary programs, oversee account performance, and strengthen WSP's partnership with this important client through exceptional project execution, proactive communication, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and commercial success. This position offers the opportunity to support critical rail infrastructure initiatives for one of North America's largest transportation networks.
Your Impact
- Serve as the primary account manager and client-facing lead for environmental services.
- Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and support growth of the account and WSP’s strategic freight rail program within the Earth & Environment sector.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client stakeholders, project sponsors, and operational leaders.
- Develop account growth strategies and manage forecasting and financial performance while ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of environmental and engineering professionals.
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to facilitate efficient project delivery and issue resolution.
- Ensure compliance with WSP and client standards, project requirements, regulatory requirements, and WSP quality processes.
- Partner with Project Controls teams to monitor schedules, forecasts, earned value metrics, resource utilization, and project safety metrics.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level account updates, performance reviews, and strategic client presentations.
- Mentor project managers, coordinators, and technical staff while promoting a strong culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support proposal development, strategic account planning, and business development activities associated with this key rail account and other rail clients.
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive experience managing environmental programs for transportation, freight rail, or infrastructure clients.
- Strong commitment to safety.
- Working knowledge of key environmental service offerings, such as emergency incident and spill response; environmental due diligence in support of real property transactions and mergers and acquisitions; survey and abatement of asbestos, lead and PCBs; management and evaluation of environmental liabilities; natural, cultural and historic resource survey, management and permitting, including NEPA; environmental remediation; geohazard mitigation; environmental, safety and health compliance; and, industrial wastewater treatment system design.
- Proven experience managing strategic accounts, forecasting, business risks, and client relationships.
- Proven ability to develop and lead programs and strong internal teams across multiple disciplines and geographic locations.
- Proven ability to identify and lead pursuit of strategic opportunities within the environmental consulting freight rail space.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to navigate complex operational environments and manage competing priorities.
- Working knowledge of project delivery methodologies, project controls, and project governance practices.
- Ability to travel is required to support program, project and client needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Class I railroad clients with environmental services, including UP, BNSF, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, or other major rail operators.
- Demonstrated success developing and growing strategic client relationships within the transportation and rail industry.
- Rail safety training.
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 management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. 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 include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
WSP is initiating a search for an Account Manager, Rail and Environmental to support one of our strategic freight rail clients. This leadership role will be responsible for managing the successful delivery of comprehensive environmental services within the transportation and rail infrastructure space, while serving as a trusted advisor and key point of contact for the client.
The successful candidate will lead multidisciplinary programs, oversee account performance, and strengthen WSP's partnership with this important client through exceptional project execution, proactive communication, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and commercial success. This position offers the opportunity to support critical rail infrastructure initiatives for one of North America's largest transportation networks.
Your Impact
- Serve as the primary account manager and client-facing lead for environmental services.
- Identify opportunities to expand service offerings and support growth of the account and WSP’s strategic freight rail program within the Earth & Environment sector.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and client stakeholders, project sponsors, and operational leaders.
- Develop account growth strategies and manage forecasting and financial performance while ensuring alignment with client expectations.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams consisting of environmental and engineering professionals.
- Coordinate internal and external stakeholders to facilitate efficient project delivery and issue resolution.
- Ensure compliance with WSP and client standards, project requirements, regulatory requirements, and WSP quality processes.
- Partner with Project Controls teams to monitor schedules, forecasts, earned value metrics, resource utilization, and project safety metrics.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level account updates, performance reviews, and strategic client presentations.
- Mentor project managers, coordinators, and technical staff while promoting a strong culture of safety, collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Support proposal development, strategic account planning, and business development activities associated with this key rail account and other rail clients.
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Engineering or a related discipline.
- 10+ years of progressive experience managing environmental programs for transportation, freight rail, or infrastructure clients.
- Strong commitment to safety.
- Working knowledge of key environmental service offerings, such as emergency incident and spill response; environmental due diligence in support of real property transactions and mergers and acquisitions; survey and abatement of asbestos, lead and PCBs; management and evaluation of environmental liabilities; natural, cultural and historic resource survey, management and permitting, including NEPA; environmental remediation; geohazard mitigation; environmental, safety and health compliance; and, industrial wastewater treatment system design.
- Proven experience managing strategic accounts, forecasting, business risks, and client relationships.
- Proven ability to develop and lead programs and strong internal teams across multiple disciplines and geographic locations.
- Proven ability to identify and lead pursuit of strategic opportunities within the environmental consulting freight rail space.
- Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Ability to navigate complex operational environments and manage competing priorities.
- Working knowledge of project delivery methodologies, project controls, and project governance practices.
- Ability to travel is required to support program, project and client needs.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting Class I railroad clients with environmental services, including UP, BNSF, Canadian National, Canadian Pacific Kansas City, or other major rail operators.
- Demonstrated success developing and growing strategic client relationships within the transportation and rail industry.
- Rail safety training.
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 management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. 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 include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Environmental Engineer Jobs at WSP
Tailor your resume to WSP project types
WSP's environmental practice centers on remediation, NEPA review, and infrastructure permitting. Frame your experience around specific project phases and regulatory frameworks like CERCLA or Clean Water Act compliance, not just general environmental work.
Confirm your visa type fits the timeline
If you're on F-1 OPT, check how much authorization remains before your start date. WSP can file H-1B cap-subject petitions, but the April lottery and October 1 start date mean a gap between offer and work authorization is common.
Ask about the LCA during the offer stage
Before signing, confirm with WSP's HR team that the Labor Condition Application has been filed with the DOL for your work location. LCA prevailing wage levels vary by metro area and directly affect your offer package.
Target offices with active remediation portfolios
WSP's sponsorship activity for Environmental Engineers tends to concentrate in offices running large remediation or infrastructure programs. Look for postings that mention PFAS, brownfield redevelopment, or state-agency contract work when deciding which locations to prioritize.
Search open Environmental Engineer roles on Migrate Mate
Filter by visa type to find WSP Environmental Engineer postings that align with your sponsorship situation. Migrate Mate surfaces roles by the visa categories WSP actively files for, so you're not guessing about eligibility before you apply.
Prepare your credentials for PERM early
If you're targeting permanent residence through EB-2 or EB-3, gather your degree transcripts, professional engineer licensure documents, and foreign credential evaluations before WSP initiates the PERM process with the DOL. Delays in documentation are the most common bottleneck.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WSP sponsor H-1B visas for Environmental Engineers?
Yes, WSP sponsors H-1B visas for Environmental Engineers. The firm has a consistent track record of filing H-1B petitions for technical roles in its environmental practice. If you're subject to the annual cap, your petition enters the USCIS lottery in March for an October 1 start date, so timing your offer and onboarding around that window is important.
How do I apply for Environmental Engineer jobs at WSP?
Applications go through WSP's careers portal, where you can filter by discipline and location. You can also browse Environmental Engineer openings at WSP filtered by visa type on Migrate Mate, which helps you identify roles that align with your specific sponsorship situation before you apply. Tailor your application to the project type listed in each posting, since WSP's environmental work spans remediation, permitting, and water resources.
Which visa types does WSP commonly use for Environmental Engineer roles?
WSP sponsors H-1B, E-3 visa, TN visa, and F-1 OPT and CPT for Environmental Engineers, along with immigrant pathways including EB-2 and EB-3 for longer-term employees pursuing permanent residence. E-3 visa is available to Australian citizens, and TN visa applies to Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying engineering roles. The right category depends on your nationality, degree, and where you are in your career.
What qualifications does WSP expect for Environmental Engineer roles?
Most WSP Environmental Engineer postings require a bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, civil engineering, geology, or a related field. Roles involving NEPA documentation, site remediation, or stormwater management often expect familiarity with federal and state regulatory frameworks. A Professional Engineer license or active pursuit of licensure strengthens your candidacy, particularly for mid-level and senior positions.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take at a firm like WSP?
Timeline depends on visa type. H-1B cap petitions follow a fixed annual cycle with an October 1 start date. TN status for Canadian citizens can be obtained at the border in a single day. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 typically takes one to three years from initiation, not counting priority date backlogs. Confirming the process early in your offer negotiation helps you plan accurately.