Senior Water Resources Engineer

WSP • Blue Bell, PA

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About The Position

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer for our Philadelphia, Exton, or Bristol, PA offices. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact Perform water resources engineering work and analyses relating to stormwater, dams, hydraulic structures and surface water management consistent with applicable regulations and design standards. Utilize advanced analytical techniques to solve complex technical problems. Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for stormwater infrastructure design, dam breach studies, and floodplain mapping. Prepare watershed studies, floodplain studies, and evaluate regulated impoundment structures for compliance with regulations. Conduct conceptual through detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support stormwater and watershed planning. Interpret data and prepare visualizations as tables, charts, and figures to present findings. Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain findings, and recommendations. Design bioretention systems, green roofs, permeable pavements, stormwater ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities. Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs). Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients confidently and professionally. Assist with development and scoping of projects. Participate in proposal preparation and marketing activities. Collaborate effectively with internal teams to advance technical discussions, support project delivery, and ensure cross ‑ functional coordination. Lead and coordinate technical tasks with project team members. Assist in developing schedules and objectives for the project and for field staff. Maintain and expand technical knowledge in current water resources practices. 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. Coordinate and manage tasks on cross-functional teams for timely and efficient completion. Demonstrate high-level skills in software and applications to solve complex problems. Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers, fostering their professional growth. Who You Are Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or closely related discipline. 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in water resources. Licensed Professional Engineer, with ability to acquire additional states as needed. Well-developed knowledge of water resources engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues. Well-developed knowledge of Hydrology & Hydraulics Design, Watershed Studies, Floodplain Delineation, Stormwater Management, Drainage, Erosion and Sediment Control. Proficient ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements. Experience supporting stormwater, dam, levee, and related heavy civil projects. Perform and review work products developed and prepared by junior staff, including inspections and preparing reports in conformance with state or federal regulatory guidelines. Demonstrated experience with flood hydrology, dam monitoring and instrumentation, dam operations, and risk assessment. Review and supervise development of the following: hydraulic, geotechnical, and structural design calculations, modeling studies, engineering drawings, reports, project standards and specifications, quantity take-offs, engineering cost estimates, and permit applications for projects involving hydraulic structures. Facilitate, direct, and/or perform field visits, site reconnaissance, and/or dam inspection services as dictated by project requirements. Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations. Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools. Adept at coordinating technical matters with public and private groups. Demonstrate high level skills of surface water analysis, hydraulic and hydrologic methodologies and models (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, TR-55, SITES, PCSWMM, and related models) and with GIS and CAD software. Responsive, reliable and collaborative team player. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in engineering with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline. Specialized water resources engineering expertise including green stormwater infrastructure, dams or other related specialties. Regulatory knowledge with USACE, FEMA, FERC, USBR, and other local, state, and federal agencies and regulators. Project management experience. Works toward developing solid client relationships. Member of and actively participates in local professional organization(s) including attending meetings / lectures. Participate in conference panels, poster sessions, papers or presentations. Known and recognized locally or regionally in water resources industry. Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired. #LI-GD1

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or closely related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in water resources.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, with ability to acquire additional states as needed.
• Well-developed knowledge of water resources engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues.
• Well-developed knowledge of Hydrology & Hydraulics Design, Watershed Studies, Floodplain Delineation, Stormwater Management, Drainage, Erosion and Sediment Control.
• Proficient ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Experience supporting stormwater, dam, levee, and related heavy civil projects.
• Perform and review work products developed and prepared by junior staff, including inspections and preparing reports in conformance with state or federal regulatory guidelines.
• Demonstrated experience with flood hydrology, dam monitoring and instrumentation, dam operations, and risk assessment.
• Review and supervise development of the following: hydraulic, geotechnical, and structural design calculations, modeling studies, engineering drawings, reports, project standards and specifications, quantity take-offs, engineering cost estimates, and permit applications for projects involving hydraulic structures.
• Facilitate, direct, and/or perform field visits, site reconnaissance, and/or dam inspection services as dictated by project requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Adept at coordinating technical matters with public and private groups.
• Demonstrate high level skills of surface water analysis, hydraulic and hydrologic methodologies and models (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, TR-55, SITES, PCSWMM, and related models) and with GIS and CAD software.
• Responsive, reliable and collaborative team player.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
• Specialized water resources engineering expertise including green stormwater infrastructure, dams or other related specialties.
• Regulatory knowledge with USACE, FEMA, FERC, USBR, and other local, state, and federal agencies and regulators.
• Project management experience.
• Works toward developing solid client relationships.
• Member of and actively participates in local professional organization(s) including attending meetings / lectures.
• Participate in conference panels, poster sessions, papers or presentations.
• Known and recognized locally or regionally in water resources industry.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Responsibilities

• Perform water resources engineering work and analyses relating to stormwater, dams, hydraulic structures and surface water management consistent with applicable regulations and design standards.
• Utilize advanced analytical techniques to solve complex technical problems.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for stormwater infrastructure design, dam breach studies, and floodplain mapping.
• Prepare watershed studies, floodplain studies, and evaluate regulated impoundment structures for compliance with regulations.
• Conduct conceptual through detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support stormwater and watershed planning.
• Interpret data and prepare visualizations as tables, charts, and figures to present findings.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain findings, and recommendations.
• Design bioretention systems, green roofs, permeable pavements, stormwater ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients confidently and professionally.
• Assist with development and scoping of projects.
• Participate in proposal preparation and marketing activities.
• Collaborate effectively with internal teams to advance technical discussions, support project delivery, and ensure cross ‑ functional coordination.
• Lead and coordinate technical tasks with project team members.
• Assist in developing schedules and objectives for the project and for field staff.
• Maintain and expand technical knowledge in current water resources practices.
• 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.
• Coordinate and manage tasks on cross-functional teams for timely and efficient completion.
• Demonstrate high-level skills in software and applications to solve complex problems.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers, fostering their professional growth.

What This Job Offers

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