Senior Water Resources Scientist

WSP Global • Altamonte Springs, FL

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About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Water Resources Scientist to help grow our water quality consulting team in Altamonte Springs, FL. The ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to develop high-quality insightful deliverables which include appropriate data analyses and solutions for our clients' water quality management needs. The candidate will strive to maintain and expand our environmental consulting business by sharing and utilizing their knowledge and technical skills in surface and groundwater quality management, TMDLs, NNCs, water quality resources, environmental permitting, and municipal NPDES compliance. The role involves preparing technical deliverables, managing environmental sampling programs, interpreting data, and developing water quality management solutions. The candidate will also mentor staff, evaluate and implement technologies, promote excellence, and lead the development of technical deliverables.

Requirements

• B.S. in Environmental Science/Engineering, Biology, Hydrology, or related field required
• 12+ years relevant experience
• Proven track record of leading and preparing written technical documents such as studies involving use of the scientific method; surface water quality management plans with pollutant loading assessments and project alternatives; conceptual project plans with cost estimates and discussion; feasibility studies involving practical analysis of project alternatives; and technical memoranda which may involve a wide range of subject matter related to water quality.
• Proven track record marketing and developing new work
• Expertise and knowledge of the local (Florida) water resource market
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with, mentor and direct engineers, scientists and technicians
• Exhibit ability to successfully track and meet budgets and schedules
• Demonstrated experience selling, managing, performing and consulting on projects and programs including a wide range of project sizes

Nice To Haves

• Master's or Doctorate in a related field
• Experience with ArcGIS
• Working knowledge of a range of water quality management and restoration methodologies including traditional stormwater retrofits and best management practices, sediment management and restoration dredging, in-lake sediment nutrient inactivation, wetland treatment systems, biosorption activated media, and other similar strategies for managing water quality in a variety of settings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical deliverables and assure QA/QC with support from the team
• Manage surface water collection monitoring programs
• Manage projects
• Expertise with Florida water quality regulations
• Oversight, QA/QC, and mentoring of junior staff
• Coordinate and lead multi-disciplinary teams
• Lead project teams, ensuring that project deliverables are met, and ensuring schedule and budget expectations are adhered to
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate staffing levels needed for projects
• Assist with client and project development - track opportunities, identify client needs, assist with proposals and marketing materials where needed
• Participate with leadership in developing strategic plan for Florida
• Develop and maintain relationships with key client project managers
• Support proposal preparation work and technical work scope development
• Market and develop new work to support the continued growth of the practice area
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work
• Travel to project(s) as needed for the execution of project goals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree