AVP Water​/Wastewater Engineer

Overview

This Opportunity

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

WSP is searching for a AVP Water/Wastewater Engineer to support expansion of our water business in Texas. The ideal candidate will have broad experience in the planning, design and construction of water and wastewater treatment, pumping and conveyance facilities in Texas area. Willingness and ability to develop new skills and work in cross-functional teams performing other types of civil engineering work, such the planning, design, and construction of stormwater and groundwater facilities is mandatory.

• Provide oversight with data collection efforts for collecting, identifying, and compiling project data for incorporation into studies, reports, planning, and designs.
• Supervise or perform civil engineering work including review and assessment of existing public infrastructure facilities, developing alternative solutions, and preparing sketches, engineering analyses, and cost estimates in support of project work
• Supervise or Assist with the development of technologies, monitoring devices, analysis techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies and incorporate future-ready solutions with civil engineering design standards.
• Supervise or assist in verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Supervise and Prepare technical reports summarizing the results of engineering and alternatives analysis, presenting findings, conclusions and recommendations in a clear, well-organized manner.
• Communicate clearly using verbal, written, and other communications media, including the ability to communicate using sketches and engineering drawings.
• Supervise or Perform engineering analyses and calculations using electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.
• Assist technical staff and junior project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners to complete various Federal, State, regional, and locally-funded infrastructure projects.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Lead larger-scale engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.
• Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated waste management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.
• Perform concept level design of treatment works and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models and computations for water and wastewater conveyance systems.
• Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of environmental problems and programs.
• Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, clean-up, or address environmental issues or problems.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Remain current in latest water resources engineering techniques.
• Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready…