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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Vice President Civil Engineer – CCR Landfill & Solid Waste Consultant 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 and proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D.
- 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.
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 currently initiating a search for a Vice President Civil Engineer – CCR Landfill & Solid Waste Consultant 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 and proficient in AutoCAD Civil3D.
- 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.
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 Green Card Sponsorship as a Civil Engineer
Credential your foreign engineering degree first
USCIS evaluates foreign degrees against U.S. equivalency standards during PERM adjudication. Have your engineering credentials formally evaluated by a NACES-approved agency before job applications, so employers see a clear EB-2 or EB-3 pathway from the start.
Target firms with active PERM filing history
Infrastructure consultancies, municipal engineering contractors, and federal project primes file PERM petitions regularly. Search DOL disclosure data to identify which civil engineering employers have sponsored foreign workers recently rather than guessing at willingness.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate surfaces civil engineering employers with documented green card sponsorship history, so you spend less time cold-applying to firms that don't sponsor. Filter by role, location, and sponsorship track record to prioritize your outreach.
Clarify PE licensure timing with your employer
Many civil engineering roles require a Professional Engineer license, but PERM job descriptions lock in minimum requirements. Confirm whether your employer will list PE as required or preferred, since that distinction directly affects the prevailing wage tier DOL assigns.
Verify your offered wage against OFLC Wage Search
DOL requires your offered salary to meet the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location before certifying PERM. Run the OFLC Wage Search yourself before negotiating an offer so you can confirm the employer's proposed wage clears the threshold.
Ask about concurrent I-485 filing eligibility early
If your priority date is current when your I-140 is approved, you may file your adjustment of status concurrently with PERM completion. Ask your employer's immigration counsel whether this applies to your country of birth to avoid unnecessary delays.
Green Card Civil Engineer: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Civil Engineer role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Civil Engineer positions typically qualify for EB-3 as a skilled worker role requiring a bachelor's degree, and can qualify for EB-2 if the position requires an advanced degree or if you have a master's degree or equivalent that the employer's job description calls for. Your employer's PERM attorney will determine the appropriate category based on the actual job requirements and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for Civil Engineers?
The EB-3 green card process has no annual cap at the petition level and leads to permanent residency, unlike the H-1B lottery system. The tradeoff is time: PERM labor certification alone takes six to twelve months before the I-140 petition is even filed. For many countries other than India and China, EB-3 priority dates move quickly, making the total wait comparable to multiple H-1B visa renewal cycles.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for Civil Engineers?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment campaign, including job postings, newspaper ads, and internal notices, demonstrating no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role. The job description filed with DOL must match your actual duties, and the offered wage must meet the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location as determined by the OFLC Wage Search data.
Where can I find Civil Engineer employers that sponsor green cards?
Migrate Mate indexes employers with documented EB-2 and EB-3 sponsorship history so you can search specifically for civil engineering firms that have filed PERM petitions. This is more reliable than applying broadly and asking at the offer stage, since many engineering firms sponsor regularly but don't advertise it in job postings.
Can I switch Civil Engineer employers while my green card is pending?
Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, portability rules under AC21 allow you to change to a same or similar civil engineering role without restarting the green card process, provided your I-485 has been pending for 180 days or more. The new role must fall within the same SOC code or a closely related occupational category.