Lead Water Resources Engineer

WSP•Tempe, AZ

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP has an exciting career opportunity for a Lead Water Resources Engineer to join our Tempe, AZ team. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

Requirements

BS in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or related engineering degree required, MS preferred.
PE preferred
Minimum 10 years + of hydrology / hydraulics and water resources experience
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Project management experience
Experience leading proposal management and development
Demonstrated success in business development and client management
Strong technical skills regarding hydrologic and hydraulic modelling approaches and commonly used software
Familiarity with the National Flood Insurance Program and FEMA flood insurance study regulations.
Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively with team members on water resources focused projects in mining, local government, transportation, and other sectors supporting our hydraulics and hydrology groups across the West region.
Will lead or perform hydrologic assessment, water balance modelling, stormwater management planning, erosion and sediment control planning, NPDES permit support studies and FEMA flood plain mapping.
Mentor and oversee the development of junior staff.
Travel to project sites and attend public meetings. Approximately 5% overnight travel.
Lead business development and strategy planning
Project Management including scope, budget, schedule and resource management
Manage and coordinate project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables.
Collaborate and participate in technical discussions with team members.