Assistant Vice President-Ecosystem Restoration

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President – Ecosystem Restoration for our Louisville, KY office. Be involved in projects with our Water Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

• Lead ecosystem restoration design projects that make a positive impact and are improving the environment.
• Design a variety of projects, such as stream and wetland restoration assessment, design and construction support services; dam removal and restoration; watershed feasibility studies and watershed planning.
• Perform professional water resources engineering work and conduct investigations, analysis, and inspections relating to restoration projects, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Remain current in latest water resource engineering techniques.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
• 10 years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering and ecosystem restoration.
• Knowledge of water resource engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues.
• Knowledge of New Jersey Department of Transportation design standards and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Permitting processes is a plus.
• High Competency levels in multiple disciplines including ecosystem restoration, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and stormwater management & best management practice design.
• Experience using various hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (e.g HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, Storm
  
  CAD, Microstation and Civil 3D AutoCAD) is required.
• Proven experience with ArcGIS is a plus.
• Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, strong organizational skills, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

• Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) license (KY preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months)
• Master’s degree in water resources or environmental engineering
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR ) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.