Senior Water Resources Engineer-North Carolina

WSP•Raleigh, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to join their Water Resources Team in one of their North Carolina offices. This role offers the chance to be involved in a wide range of water resources projects, take on a leadership position within the office, and mentor junior engineers. The project work includes analysis and design of conveyance systems, complex hydraulic modeling, stream restoration, and Stormwater Control Measure (SCM) design. WSP emphasizes teamwork to assist communities, solve complex challenges, and protect natural resources, aiming for a harmonious relationship between infrastructure development and environmental management.

Requirements

BS or MS in environmental, civil, bio & ag, or a related field of engineering from an accredited program.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in North Carolina, or another state with the ability to apply for a license in North Carolina.
5+ years of relevant experience with relevant engineering principles and practices.
Project experience in some of the following areas: Stormwater conveyance and flood mitigation, Environmental permitting and restoration, Watershed assessment and improvement of water quality, Hydraulic design for highway/transit, Bridge hydraulic/scour analysis and floodplain management.
Strong communication skills and ability to mentor and lead other members of the water resources team and to coordinate with other disciplines at WSP.
Strong background using hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design software such as Open Roads Designer, Microstation/Geopak, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, SWMM, SRH-2D, etc.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, and prepare documents including reports, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates with support from a Supervising Engineer.
Demonstrates commitment to producing high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to contribute to the delivery of complex stormwater and water resources design projects.
Interest in working in-person at the office at least 3 days per week.
Recent experience with NCDOT and/or municipal (NC) stormwater clients.
Community involvement and affiliation with relevant professional societies.
Passionate about bettering our local communities, protecting our natural environment, and serving our clients as a trusted advisor.

Responsibilities

Engage with local clients such as NCDOT, Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, and Wake Forest.
Participate in business development activities including marketing, client engagement, and project initiation.
Guide the identification, prioritization, selection, and pursuit of opportunities to influence the future of the group and the State.
Mentor and collaborate with the local group of water resources engineers, and leverage national and regional expertise.
Participate in a local group with growth potential within a company with an established presence in the engineering community.
Lead project teams in preparing technical reports and designs for stormwater and water resources projects.
Ensure that production of plans, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.