Early Professional, Water Resources Engineering

WSP • Lawrenceville, NJ

2d • $72,000 - $85,000

About The Position

This role provides local technical assistance in the analysis, development, and design of water resources processes and infrastructure. Work may relate to water supply, stormwater and irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open-channel and bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling and mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, canal development, river and stream restoration, habitat and fish passage, waste disposal, pollution control, and treatment. The position supports efforts to preserve environmental quality and prevent contamination and degradation of water resources. It also generates accurate, concise documentation that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Under general supervision, the employee collects and compiles environmental samples and data, studies water cycles and flow directions, maintains quality control standards, and assists with entry-level water resources engineering and environmental work. The employee documents work using electronic systems and field or work-site notebooks, follows safety and site-specific procedures, completes assigned training, and makes responsible and ethical decisions in accordance with company policies. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering focused on Water Resources, or a closely related discipline. Occasional travel may be required, and work schedules may extend beyond a typical workweek to meet project-specific requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus in Water Resources, or a closely related discipline.
• Excellent research skills and an analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with professional water resources engineering concepts related to water supply, quality, management, and treatment for recreational, commercial, and/or industrial uses.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Interpersonal and communication skills to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, technology, mathematical principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training certification.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and specific engineering discipline.
• Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

• Collect and compile environmental data from water, sludge, and other samples for analysis.
• Study water cycles and flow directions to determine the influence of weather and other environmental forces.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures to ensure accurate and precise measurements.
• Assist with basic professional water resources engineering work involving water supply, quality, management, treatment, stormwater and irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, hydraulics, floodplain modeling and mapping, canal development, restoration, fish passage, waste disposal, and pollution control.
• Assist in verifying site characteristics and provide entry-level technical assistance on environmental issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field or work-site notebooks.
• Follow safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, including requirements for sample collection, location data, statistical documentation, and logbooks.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions 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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation or other personal time
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level