Water/WasteWater Engineer

WSP•Albuquerque, NM

About The Position

Provides technical assistance and guidance for water and wastewater production, treatment, conveyance, and infrastructure improvement projects. Work may include analysis, development, and design of water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, lift stations and force mains, conveyance systems, water and wastewater treatment systems, wastewater reuse facilities, planning, preliminary engineering evaluations, and treatment plant rehabilitation and expansions. The position may also support construction administration, field observation, regulatory compliance, and coordination among clients, contractors, operators, and design teams. Responsibilities must be delivered at a quality level that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards. The engineer contributes to multidisciplinary water and wastewater infrastructure projects as a project engineer, task lead, or field representative, as appropriate. The role includes technical analysis and documentation, project scoping, concept-level design and alternatives evaluation, field assignments, and support for less-experienced staff. The position also requires responsible and ethical decision-making, adherence to company policies and safety requirements, and the ability to work schedules that meet project-specific needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in water, wastewater, environmental, or related infrastructure engineering.
Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain EIT certification.
Working knowledge of water and wastewater engineering principles and their application to infrastructure evaluation, design, construction, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
Knowledge of applicable state and federal environmental regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Experience assisting with permit applications, compliance documentation, technical reports, or regulatory coordination for water, wastewater, stormwater, or environmental projects.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to communicate technical ideas effectively and professionally to technical and non-technical audiences, orally and in writing.
Effective self-leadership, attention to detail, results orientation, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to coordinate effectively with technical staff, clients, contractors, equipment vendors, facility operators, and regulatory personnel.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, spreadsheets, engineering calculations, data evaluation, and commonly used technical software.
Familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS, hydraulic or hydrologic analysis tools, and other engineering or data-analysis software.
Experience coordinating technical matters with public agencies, private entities, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to evaluate technical information, field conditions, analytical results, and project alternatives and develop effective, economical, practical solutions.
Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure or progress toward obtaining professional licensure.
Experience with wastewater collection systems, pump or lift stations, force mains, water or wastewater treatment, or preliminary engineering evaluations.
Experience supporting construction administration, including field observation, submittal and RFI review, contractor coordination, and communication with owners and facility operators.

Responsibilities

Design and evaluate water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, lift stations, force mains, conveyance systems, and water and wastewater treatment systems.
Support project design, permitting, construction administration, field observation, and coordination with contractors, clients, operators, and regulatory agencies.
Collaborate on multidisciplinary projects as a project engineer, task lead, or field representative, as appropriate.
Execute project work individually or on cross-functional teams, including calculations, permit applications, compliance documentation, submittal and RFI reviews, and regulatory and technical memoranda.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for design deliverables, analyses, field documentation, and reporting.
Assist with the development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
Assist with concept-level design and alternatives evaluations, including hydraulic analyses, treatment process evaluations, sanitary sewer analyses, water distribution analyses, and master planning studies.
Support preparation of preliminary engineering reports, decision matrices, technical evaluations, construction documentation, and presentations communicating findings and recommendations.
Participate in site assessments, inspections, sampling activities, construction observations, and other field assignments as required.
Provide technical guidance to less-experienced staff, as appropriate.
Assist in preparing and implementing site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.