WSP

Technical Director, Hydraulic and Hydrology Engineering

WSP • $100K — $130K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Technical Services
11 - 15 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering focused on Water Resources.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Minimum of 12 years in hydraulic and hydrology engineering or related field.
  • Certified Floodplain Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Lead design and analysis of hydraulic structures like dams and stormwater systems.
  • Oversee hydrologic and hydraulic modeling with software like HEC-RAS and SWMM.
  • Develop and review technical reports and designs.
  • Collaborate with civil engineers, environmental scientists, and urban planners.
  • Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
  • Conduct site inspections to verify project progress and quality control.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on diverse and impactful water resources projects.
  • Strong emphasis on collaboration and team growth.
  • Access to industry-standard modeling software.
  • Professional development and mentorship opportunities.
  • Engage with multidisciplinary teams in various environmental aspects.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is looking for an experienced Senior Hydraulic and Hydrology Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate possesses 12 years of related design engineering experience and is willing to collaborate, innovate, and grow a team.

Your Impact
  • Lead the analysis and design of hydraulic structures, including dams, channels, culverts, spillways, and stormwater management systems.
  • Oversee and conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using industry-standard software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM).
  • Develop and review technical reports, designs, specifications and permit drawings.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil engineers, environmental scientists, and urban planners.
  • Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
  • Ensure projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations, and standards.
  • Ability to lead a client or sector program.
  • Conduct site visits and inspections to assess project progress and ensure quality control.
  • Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Water Resources.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • Minimum of 12 years of experience in hydraulic and hydrology engineering or a closely related field.
  • Certified Floodplain Manager.

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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.
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Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Technical Services
Founded
1959
* Ladders Estimates

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