Senior Water Resources Engineer

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.  As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Water Resources Engineer for our Blue Bell, PA office. The following locations will also be considered: Philadelphia, PA. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.      

Your Impact 

• Perform professional water resources engineering work and analyses relating to dams and hydraulic structures and surface water management in accordance with applicable laws, rules and standards.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for dam breach studies, floodplain mapping and stormwater infrastructure design. 
• Prepare watershed studies, floodplain studies, and evaluate regulated impoundment structures for compliance with regulations.
• Perform concept level analysis and design of hydrologic and hydraulic models and computations for storm water and watershed master planning.
• 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.
• Interpret data and prepare visualizations such as tables, charts, and illustrations to present findings.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, and record retention.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Contribute and interact well with others as well as develop and manage high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals. 
• Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
• Participate in proposal preparation and marketing activities.
• Foster collaboration and participate in technical discussions with team members.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Coordinate and manage tasks within larger projects.
• Lead tasks for technical assignments on projects.
• Assist in developing schedules and objectives for the project and for field staff.
• Pursue diversified knowledge of water resources principles and practices.
• Identify technical issues and take actions to mitigate risk.
• 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.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• 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.
• 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.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive mode