Utility, Site Design, and Hydraulics & Hydrology Engineer-Boston

** This Opportunity*
* WSP is seeking a  
** Utility, Site Design, and Hydraulics & Hydrology
** Engineer to join our growing New England Water Practice in the  
** Boston, Massachusetts Office** . This candidate will utilize their professional experience and technical knowledge of civil, water resources, and hydraulic engineering to support projects including water distribution and conveyance design, site/civil design, stormwater and drainage design, floodplain management and flood control, dam safety evaluations, hydraulic structure design, and resiliency planning.

The candidate will support and lead hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses and modeling for a variety of water resources and dam safety projects, including watershed studies, riverine flooding evaluations, spillway and outlet works assessments, bridge and culvert hydraulics, stormwater management systems, and flood mitigation studies. The role will include the application of industry standard hydraulic and hydrologic modeling software such as HEC-RAS (1D/2D), HEC-HMS, SRH 2D, HydroCAD, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and other related tools.

The candidate will be involved in projects with our East Water Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

WSP employees actively champion Inclusion & Diversity programs and initiatives throughout the country at the national, regional, and local levels. Here in the Northeast region, we act on the company's inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging principles through a variety of committees that partner with professional organizations, lead STEM outreach in our communities, and facilitate regular learning opportunities through Lunch & Learn discussions.

WSP employees also actively engage in local and state chapters of professional organizations such as AWWA, ACEC, ASCE, MEWEA, and many others. Upper management supports these initiatives and all employees are invited to join their local chapters. Our Boston office also offers monthly Young Professionals 501s and supports the Developing Professionals Network (DPN) which provides opportunities for young professionals to network, attend professional development opportunities, and socialize with the New England region.

We put on events to celebrate holidays in the office, lunch and learns on career development & project spotlights, and social outings like Red Sox games and volunteering opportunities. We have over 150 members in the Boston office and the group meets monthly.

** Your Impact*
* + Planning and engineering designs and bid packages for site redevelopment projects including water, drainage, and water resources projects.

+ Write reports documenting findings, conclusions and recommendations.

+ Perform GIS and Auto Cad Civil 3D analyses and design to support engineering and technical services.

+ Perform hydrologic and hydraulic analyses and modeling for stormwater, riverine, dam safety, and infrastructure projects.

+ Develop H&H models to evaluate flooding, conveyance capacity, scour, sediment transport, spillway adequacy, and hydraulic performance of water infrastructure systems.

+ Support dam safety engineering evaluations, inspections, rehabilitation design, and regulatory compliance projects.

+ Participate in periodic dam inspections and condition assessments, including preparation of engineering reports and recommendations for maintenance, rehabilitation, and risk reduction measures.

+ Attend project meetings involving communication to federal, state and local government officials.

+ Research, evaluate and apply regulatory requirements, codes and guidelines from local, state and federal agencies.

+ Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work.

+ Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field work permitting.

+ Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.

+ Complete training on assigned tasks.

+ 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.

+ Support and mentor entry level engineers.

+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

** Who You Are*
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* Required Qualifications:

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* + Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field.

+ 4 to 6 years of relevant post education experience in civil engineering, site redevelopment design, stormwater/drainage design, potable water and/or sanitary sewer.

+ Knowledge of water resource engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues.

+ EIT or ability to obtain one in 6 months with a desire to work towards additional professional licensure

+ Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required.

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Experience with HydroCAD, HEC-RAS and/or ArcGIS a plus.

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Experience with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point, & Project) required.

+ Must function independently…