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.

• 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.

• 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 technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math…