Senior Water Resources Engineer

　　Req ID 17430

　　Senior Water Resources Engineer

　　Who We Are

　　At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

　　This Opportunity

　　WSP is currently initiating a search for a full time Senior Water Resources Engineer to work in either our Lawrenceville, Morristown, NJ or Philadelphia, PA offices.

　　Provides technical assistance and guidance for a variety of ecosystem restoration assessment, design, and environmental permitting projects. Develops processes and infrastructure relating to, stormwater facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, freshwater and tidal wetlands restoration, living shoreline design, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the quality of the environment by averting the contamination and degradation of water resources and/or improvements to address climate resiliency. Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on field conditions, movement, and outcome of overall risks to ecological and human health. Assists project leadership with environmental site assessment, corrective strategies, development of process and infrastructure, and assisting with once in a lifetime mixed-use projects of enormous scale to smaller scale projects that involve very exciting design opportunities. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality. Assist with client engagement and project management on a variety of large-scale projects and provide project management, including task, schedule, and cost management of small- to medium-size projects.

　　Your Impact

　　Determine well-defined data collection methods for collecting, identifying, and compiling environmental data for projects, investigations, and surveys.

　　Perform professional water resources engineering work and conduct investigations, analysis, and inspections relating to river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, freshwater and tidal wetlands restoration, living shorelines, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, canal development, and pollution control and treatment activities to avert the contamination and degradation of water resources and/or improvements to address climate resiliency with determining conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.

　　Work as an individual or as part of a multi-disciplinary team to execute project work, assist with environmental design, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.

　　Research environmental databases regarding historical property land uses.

　　Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.

　　Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.

　　Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.

　　Assist and/or provide project management of variable project sizes, including task, schedule, client and cost management.

　　Perform concept level design and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models and computations for storm water and watershed master planning, ecosystem restoration, and water quality studies.

　　Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, clean-up, or address environmental issues or problems.

　　Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of environmental data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level threat mitigation activities.

　　Design a variety of facilities, such as bioretentions, green roofs, permeable pavements, stormwater ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities.

　　Prepare watershed studies, floodplain studies, and evaluate regulated impoundment structures for compliance with regulations.

　　Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).

　　Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.

　　Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.

　　Remain current in latest water resource engineering techniques.

　　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 Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.

　　5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering.

　　Professional Engineering license in New Jersey or ability to obtain one in 6 months.

　　Proficient knowledge of water resource engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues.

　　Working knowledge of Stormwater Management, Drainage, Erosion and Sediment Control, Hydrology & Hydraulics Design, Watershed Studies, Floodplain Delineation, etc.

　　Proficient ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.

　　Working knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

　　Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

　　Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.

　　Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.

　　Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

　　Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

　　Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

　　Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

　　Adept at coordinating technical matters with public and private groups.

　　Experience with and working knowledge of surface water analysis, hydrologic methodologies/models (TR-55, HEC-HMS, etc.), hydraulic models (HEC-RAS, HEC-RAS-2D, HEC-GeoRAS, SRH-2D, etc.), and with ESRI ArcGIS and AutoCAD Civil 3D software.

　　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.

　　Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.

　　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.

　　Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Master’s Degree in Engineering.

　　Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.

　　Experience managing small to mid-size projects.

　　40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.

　　Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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　　Additional Requirements

　　To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Additional Details

　　Travel Required: 10%

　　Job Status: Regular

　　Employee Type: Full

　　Primary Location: LAWRENCEVILLE - LENOX DR

　　All locations: US-NJ-Lawrenceville, US-NJ-Morris Township, US-PA-Philadelphia

　　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. www.wsp.com

　　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.