Senior Water Resources Engineer

This Opportunity

We are looking for Senior Water Resources Engineer that enjoys the technical & project management aspects in water resources engineering associated with flood mitigation projects across the Gulf Coast states to join our Austin, TX office.  The following locations will also be considered: Dallas, TX and Houston, TX.This is an opportunity to expand your career as a senior professional and leader with a growing engineering and environmental consulting operation. The ideal candidate’s experience includes floodplain modeling and mapping, general watershed studies, flood mitigation studies, dams, levee systems, streambank stabilization, municipal stormwater studies, and drainage design.

The Texas office is anticipating continued multi-discipline growth over the next 5-7 years.  This opportunity will allow you to work with a dynamic group of flood resiliency and climate change specialists throughout North America that is continuously growing providing career opportunities for its team.

Your Impact

• Supervise local water resources technical professionals, including workload and staffing management.
• Technical oversight of junior water resources staff including managing, mentoring, and training.
• Coordinate and manage water resources, watershed/floodplain studies and/or storm water management projects.
• Assist business leaders with proposal efforts, business strategies, and contract negotiations including but not limited to terms & conditions, scope, and budget.
• Effectively convey proposed work efforts and project results in technical documents, interviews, and oral presentations.
• Direct project team within contract and scope terms, monitor subcontractor compliance with contracts.
• With assistance from business leaders, develop project scope, schedule, and budgets. 
• Monitors and manage project and task management in compliance with contractual, quality, and financial commitments. 
• Develop and maintain client relationships.
• Collaborate with WSP's nationally established Flood Risk Program.
• 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 or ability to obtain it.
• Preferred software experience:
  • USACE HEC Programs (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, etc)
  • SWMM (PC-SWMM, XP-SWMM, Innovyze Products, etc)
  • 2D Hydraulic Modelling (HECRAS 2D, FLO-2D, RiverFlow 2D, SRH-2D, etc)
  • ESRI ArcGIS
  • AutoCAD or MicroStation
• Has Established Local Relationships
• Knowledge of FEMA floodplain modeling requirements and standards
• Experience in digital innovation / tools and methodologies applicable to the flood resilience industry
• Knowledge of engineering and construction contract terms and conditions
• Good technical writing and communication skills.
• Must pass a background check, and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company’s driving (MVR) policy.
• 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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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 advisor