WSP

Lead Water Resources Engineer

WSP • $90K — $120K *
Tempe, AZ 85281In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil or Water Resources Engineering, MS preferred
  • PE certification preferred
  • 10+ years of hydrology/hydraulics and water resources experience
  • Strong communication skills, both oral and written
  • Experience in project management and team coordination
  • Proven success in business development and client management
  • Familiarity with FEMA flood insurance regulations and the National Flood Insurance Program

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with team members on various water resources projects
  • Lead hydrologic assessments and water balance modeling
  • Plan for stormwater management and erosion control
  • Support NPDES permit studies and FEMA flood plain mapping
  • Mentor junior staff and oversee their development
  • Manage project scope, budget, schedule, and resources
  • Drive business development initiatives and strategy planning

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional development and mentoring
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Engagement in diverse projects across multiple sectors
  • Chance to lead business development efforts
  • Travel opportunities to project sites and public meetings
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP has an exciting career opportunity for a LeadWater Resources Engineer to join our Tempe, AZ team.

Your Impact
  • Work collaboratively with team members on water resources focused projects in mining, local government, transportation, and other sectors supporting our hydraulics and hydrology groups across the West region.
  • Will lead or perform hydrologic assessment, water balance modelling, stormwater management planning, erosion and sediment control planning, NPDES permit support studies and FEMA flood plain mapping.
  • Mentor and oversee the development of junior staff.
  • Travel to project sites and attend public meetings. Approximately 5% overnight travel.
  • Lead business development and strategy planning
  • Project Management including scope, budget, schedule and resource management
  • Manage and coordinate project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables.
  • Collaborate and participate in technical discussions with team members.

Who You Are

Requirements
  • BS in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or related engineering degree required, MS preferred.
  • PE preferred
  • Minimum 10 years + of hydrology / hydraulics and water resources experience
  • Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
  • Project management experience
  • Experience leading proposal management and development
  • Demonstrated success in business development and client management
  • Strong technical skills regarding hydrologic and hydraulic modelling approaches and commonly used software
  • Familiarity with the National Flood Insurance Program and FEMA flood insurance study regulations.
  • Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1959
* Ladders Estimates

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