Water​/Wastewater Lead Design Engineer

Water/Wastewater Lead Design Engineer

Be involved in projects with our Maryland Water Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Water/Wastewater Lead Design Engineer for our Baltimore, MD office. The ideal candidate will lead in assessment, design and plan production for water/wastewater and/or stormwater projects such as water/wastewater infrastructure design/assessment/rehabilitation, including conveyance, treatment, and facility design; may also support with drainage design of open and closed systems and hydrologic/hydraulic analysis.

• Perform high-level professional water resources engineering work and conduct investigations, analysis, and inspections relating to water/wastewater infrastructure design/upgrades, water supply/quality/management, stormwater facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, waste disposal, and pollution control and treatment activities to avert the contamination and degradation of water resources and determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, clean-up, or address environmental issues or problems.
• Perform concept level design of treatment works and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models and computations for storm water and watershed master planning, stream restoration, and water quality studies.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams in executing mid-level projects including project budgets, tracking hours and expenses, and task completion.
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
• Remain current in latest water resources engineering techniques.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical, or Chemical Engineering or closely related discipline
• 10 to 15 years of relevant post education experience in water/wastewater engineering and/or water resources.
• PE License or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Experience and working knowledge of the following:
• • CADD production and civil design software skills (Micro Station Power InRoads/Open Roads or AutoCAD Civil 3D)
  • Civil 3D pipe network and/or pressure network experience is a plus
  • • Hydraulic Design for pipe and channels
    • Design of water, wastewater, or stormwater pump station facilities
    • Water/wastewater treatment plant design experience
  • Water /wastewater process modeling experience
• Knowledge of GIS software and applications (e.g., Arc GIS, etc.)
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently with some supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Well-developed 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.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and…