Lead Water Resources Engineer

** This Opportunity*
* WSP is seeking a  
** Lead Water Resources Engineer
** for our  
** Philadelphia, Exton, or Bristol, PA
** offices to support a growing portfolio of  
** dam safety, levee, and hydraulic structure projects
** within our  
** Earth & Environment Team** .

This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who wants to  
** remain technically hands‑on
** while also  
** leading projects and teams** . The position combines  
** deep technical responsibility in dam safety and water resources engineering
** with  
** project management, coordination of multidisciplinary teams, and mentorship of junior staff** .

The successful candidate will play a key role in:

+ Delivering technically complex dam safety and hydraulic structure projects

+ Serving as a Project Manager or Task Leader on select assignments

+ Coordinating engineers, field staff, and specialists across disciplines

+ Supporting client relationships and proposal efforts

+ Contributing to the long‑term growth of WSP's dam safety and water resources practice

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who is ready to  
** step into or further expand a formal leadership role
** while staying closely connected to technical work and regulatory-driven projects.

** Key Responsibilities*
* ** _Technical Responsibilities_*
* + Perform dam and levee engineering analyses, including dam safety inspections, hydraulic structure evaluations, and regulated impoundment compliance assessments in accordance with state and federal dam safety regulations.

+ Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for dam safety, including incremental and full dambreach analyses, spillway capacity evaluations, and downstream consequence assessments using HEC‑HMS and HEC‑RAS (1D/2D).

+ Support dam rehabilitation and modification projects in collaboration with geotechnical and structural teams, including spillway improvements, embankment stability, seepage mitigation, outlet works, and auxiliary structures.

+ Prepare and support Emergency Action Plans (EAPs), inundation mapping, and coordination with owners and emergency management agencies.

+ Perform instrumentation evaluation, monitoring data review, and dam surveillance planning to support risk‑informed decision-making.

+ Perform stormwater and watershed analyses supporting dam, levee, and flood‑risk management projects.

+ Prepare technical reports and presentations that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.

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

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

** _Project Management & Team Leadership Responsibilities_*
* + Serve as Project Manager or Task Leader for dam safety, water resources, and hydraulic structure projects

+ Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary project teams, including engineers, field staff, and technical specialists

+ Assist with project scoping, budgeting, scheduling, and execution to ensure timely and successful delivery

+ Review and oversee work products prepared by junior and mid-level staff, ensuring quality and regulatory compliance

+ Mentor and provide technical guidance to entry-level engineers, supporting professional development and growth

+ Support proposal development, marketing efforts, and client-facing activities

+ Build strong working relationships with clients and contribute to long-term account management

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* Required Qualifications:

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

+ 7-10 years of relevant experience.

+ Relevant post-education experience in water resources.

+ Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with ability to obtain additional state licensure as needed.

+ Well‑developed knowledge of dam safety and hydraulic structure engineering, including flood hydrology, spillway hydraulics, dam breach analysis, floodplain delineation, risk analysis, and watershed‑scale hydrologic modeling.

+ Working knowledge of stormwater management, drainage, erosion and sediment control, and watershed studies.

+ Experience supporting dam safety, levee, and hydraulic structure projects (inspections, evaluations, rehabilitation design, and regulatory…