Senior Water Resources Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer for our Philadelphia, Exton, or Bristol, PA offices. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

* Perform water resources engineering work and analyses relating to stormwater, dams, hydraulic structures and surface water management consistent with applicable regulations and design standards.

* Utilize advanced analytical techniques to solve complex technical problems.

* Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for stormwater infrastructure design, dam breach studies, and floodplain mapping.

* Prepare watershed studies, floodplain studies, and evaluate regulated impoundment structures for compliance with regulations.

* Conduct conceptual through detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support stormwater and watershed planning.

* Interpret data and prepare visualizations as tables, charts, and figures to present findings.

* Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain findings, and recommendations.

* Design bioretention systems, green roofs, permeable pavements, stormwater ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities.

* Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).

* Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients confidently and professionally.

* Assist with development and scoping of projects.

* Participate in proposal preparation and marketing activities.

* Collaborate effectively with internal teams to advance technical discussions, support project delivery, and ensure cross‑functional coordination.

* Lead and coordinate technical tasks with project team members.

* Assist in developing schedules and objectives for the project and for field staff.

* Maintain and expand technical knowledge in current water resources practices.

* 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.

* Coordinate and manage tasks on cross-functional teams for timely and efficient completion.

* Demonstrate high-level skills in software and applications to solve complex problems.

* Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers, fostering their professional growth.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

* Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or closely related discipline.

* 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in water resources.

* Licensed Professional Engineer, with ability to acquire additional states as needed.

* Well-developed knowledge of water resources engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues.

* Well-developed knowledge of Hydrology & Hydraulics Design, Watershed Studies, Floodplain Delineation, Stormwater Management, Drainage, Erosion and Sediment Control.

* Proficient ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.

* Experience supporting stormwater, dam, levee, and related heavy civil projects.

* Perform and review work products developed and prepared by junior staff, including inspections and preparing reports in conformance with state or federal regulatory guidelines.

* Demonstrated experience with flood hydrology, dam monitoring and instrumentation, dam operations, and risk assessment.

* Review and supervise development of the following: hydraulic, geotechnical, and structural design calculations, modeling studies, engineering drawings, reports, project standards and specifications, quantity take-offs, engineering cost estimates, and permit applications for projects involving hydraulic structures.

* Facilitate, direct, and/or perform field visits, site reconnaissance, and/or dam inspection services as dictated by project requirements.

* Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

* Proficiency with…