Water Resources Engineer-Baltimore

Overview

This Opportunity: WSP is currently seeking a Water Resources Engineer to join our Mid-Atlantic Water team. This position will be based out of our Baltimore, MD office, with flexibility for hybrid, remote, or in-office work arrangements. Candidates within the broader Mid-Atlantic region will also be considered.

We are seeking an engineer with a strong foundation in hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, and erosion & sediment control, who is enthusiastic about contributing to significant transportation and water infrastructure, drainage, flood resilience, and watershed projects across the region. We are seeking a candidate with at least 3–5 years of relevant experience.

• Perform stormwater management (SWM) and erosion & sediment control (E&SC) design.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses for stormwater management permitting, drainage, culverts, roadway systems, and flood evaluations.
• Lead or support field activities, including BMP inspections, watershed delineations, and drainage assessments, if physically capable.
• Prepare plans, calculations, technical memoranda, and permitting documentation.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support QA/QC.
• Mentor junior engineers and lead task management.
• Prepare data tables, figures, charts, and written technical deliverables to clearly communicate pertinent information.
• Assist with project scoping, estimating, and coordination with agencies/clients.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in water resources or similar subject.
• At least 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Engineering-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Strong understanding of and familiarity with hydrology & hydraulics (H&H) and surface water design and analysis, hydrologic methodologies/models (TR-20/TR-55, HEC-HMS, SWMM, Hydro
  
  CAD, etc.), hydraulic models (HEC-RAS, HEC-RAS-2D, HEC-GeoRAS, Hydro
  
  CAD, Open Flows, etc.).
• Knowledge of stormwater management (SWM), drainage, erosion and sediment control (ESC/E&SC), watershed delineation and planning/studies, floodplain delineation, etc.
• Experience using Hydro
  
  CAD, SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, or other modeling tools.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and associated digital infrastructure.
• Experience with CADD software such as Bentley Open Roads (ORD) and/or Micro Station, and Autodesk’s AutoCAD/Civil 3D.
• At least basic experience with GIS software (Arc Map, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, GRASS).
• Strong communication and teamwork skills. Communication is a top-level priority. This is more about ready, open, and direct communication than it is about particular language skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Preferred Qualifications
• PE license or ability to obtain.
• Experience with 3D modeling of terrains/surfaces, storm drain infrastructure, etc. in CADD software.
• Advanced analysis or custom script/programming experience with GIS software.
• Knowledge of Maryland/Virginia/DC regulatory frameworks
• Construction-phase support and/or construction management experience. Direct construction experience is also of value.

WSP fosters a collaborative, egalitarian, and supportive environment, valuing communication, curiosity, inclusion, and professional growth. We prioritize the right person over the right location—hybrid, remote, or in-office arrangements are welcomed. Proximity to Baltimore is helpful but not required.

• Honest, open communication
• A willingness to ask questions and grow together
• Curiosity, resourcefulness, creativity, and tenacity
• Respect, inclusion, and diverse perspectives

Travel: likely

Expected Salary: $75,600 - $129,800

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and…