Early Professional, Water Resources Engineering

WSP • Chicago, IL

3d

About The Position

Under general supervision, this early-career role provides technical assistance with analysis, development, and design for water resources processes and infrastructure. Work may involve water supply and quality, stormwater and irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open-channel and bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling and mapping, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, canal development, river, stream, and habitat restoration, fish passage, waste disposal, pollution control and treatment, and protecting water resources from contamination and degradation. The role also supports environmental data collection and site verification and produces accurate, concise documentation that meets or exceeds industry standards. Work schedules may extend beyond the typical workweek to meet project requirements, and occasional travel may be required.

WSP provides benefits intended to support employees’ health and financial stability throughout their careers. The expected salary range is $68,000–$85,000, depending on factors including education, experience, skills, abilities, internal equity, and geographic location.

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 involving water supply, quality, management, and treatment for recreational, commercial, and/or industrial end uses.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability 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.
• Track 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.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training (EIT) 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 samples of water, sludge, and other materials for analysis.
• Study water cycles and water flow to assess 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 across water supply, quality, and management; stormwater and irrigation facilities; culverts; hydrology and hydraulics; floodplain and hydrologic/hydraulic modeling; canal development; restoration and fish passage; waste disposal; and pollution control and treatment.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and provide entry-level technical assistance on environmental issues.
• Prepare 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 comply with 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