Water Resources Engineer

WSP • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

WSP values our professionals, building them into the leaders of the future. We invest in them, providing them opportunities to contribute to exciting projects with clients across the globe, making a difference in the communities we serve. We are on the cutting edge of civil engineering innovation with cross disciplinary access that enables a holistic approach to solving problems. In an ever-evolving global landscape and climate, the WSP Water team is dedicated to providing effective solutions that safeguard and enhance our communities' water resources for generations to come. Our diverse and multidisciplinary team strives to address the complex water management challenges of today and tomorrow for our clients, ensuring access to clean water and resilience to natural disasters, through our unparalleled expertise in sustainable water infrastructure planning and design. Combining our team's collaboration, integrity and passion, while leveraging our cutting-edge and innovative technologies, we aim to be at the forefront of shaping a future where water is a driving force for thriving communities. This Opportunity The WSP Water Business Line is driven to provide our clients with solutions to challenging projects in a sustainable and environmentally friendly way. We are passionate about the industry, and passionate about providing engineering consulting services across a wide range of engineering disciplines. What sets us WSP is seeking a full-time Water Resources Engineer to join our growing Water Practice in our San Diego, CA apart from our competitors is our people. office. Be involved in projects with our Water Team and be a part of an organization that values the growth of our employees while solving our clients’ challenges. Your Impact Serve as design staff for drainage, stormwater, ecosystem restoration, water and wastewater projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of Stormwater Management, Drainage, Erosion and Sediment Control, Hydrology & Hydraulics Design, Watershed Studies, Floodplain Delineation, etc.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Basic experience with preparing permit applications (PS&Es) for oversight agencies to gain approval of water resources projects.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Familiarity with surface water analysis, hydrologic methodologies/models (TR-55, HEC-HMS, etc.), hydraulic models (HEC-RAS, HEC-RAS-2D, HEC-GeoRAS, SRH-2D, etc), and with ESRI ArcGIS software.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• 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

• California Professional Engineering License (PE)
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional water resources engineering work relating to water supply/quality/management, stormwater facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, canal development, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, waste disposal, pollution control and treatment.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling to support water, wastewater and drainage infrastructure design projects.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-discipline team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Mentor early career water resource engineers and/or interns to provide guidance in the preparation of technical analyses, technical reports and construction plans.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees