Water/Wastewater Lead Design Engineer

Description

• Hydraulic Design for pipe and channels
• 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.
• Design of water, wastewater, or stormwater pump station facilities
• Perform high-level professional water resources engineering work and conduct investigations, analysis, and inspections relating to water/wastewater infrastructure design/upgrades, water supply/quality/management, stormwater facilities,, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, waste disposal, and pollution control and treatment activities to avert the contamination and degradation of water resources and determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform concept level design of treatment works and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models and computations for storm water and watershed master planning, stream restoration, and water quality studies.
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams in executing mid-level projects including project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and task completion.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, clean-up, or address environmental issues or problems.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.

Requirements

• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• PE License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Experience and working knowledge of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental , Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline
• Water /wastewater process modeling experience
• CADD production and civil design software skills (MicroStation Power InRoads/OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D)
• PMP is plus
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• 10 to 15 years of relevant post education experience in water/wastewater engineering and/or water resources.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Affiliations with professional societies and active industry and community involvement are highly desirable
• Civil 3D pipe network and/or pressure network experience is a plus
• Ability to work independently with some supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Knowledge of GIS software and applications (e.g., Arc GIS, etc.)
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Master's Degree in the above-referenced disciplines
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Remain current in latest water resources engineering techniques.
• Water/wastewater treatment plant design experience
• Maryland, Virginia, and/or D.C. Professional Engineering License or on track to take exam within a 6 months of hire. Maryland P.E. license is preferred.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance