Senior Pipeline​/Pump Systems Engineer; Water​/Wastewater

Senior Pipeline / Pump Systems Engineer (Water / Wastewater)

Location:

Tempe, AZ Overview

WSP is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture. We are seeking a Senior Pipeline / Pump Systems Engineer to join our Design Center in Tempe, AZ supporting municipal and industrial projects across the Southwest United States.

• Provide engineering services in support of planning, studies, analysis, and design of water conveyance / distribution systems, as well as wastewater collection systems, which includes pump/lift stations, wells, chemical feed systems, and storage reservoirs
• Develop engineering studies, design reports, construction documents, and construction oversight/administration for water/wastewater infrastructure in the municipal and industrial markets
• Produce drawings, calculations, and other engineering documentation following good engineering practices, relevant codes, and standards
• Create detailed designs of water and wastewater piping systems
• Setup and perform hydraulic modeling for water and sewer systems
• Prepare pump and piping system calculations
• Perform pipe stress analysis
• Develop or supervise preparation of technical pipe, pump, and equipment specifications
• Check design computations and quantity estimates
• Coordinate and interface with vendors
• Prepare technical evaluations of supplier proposals
• Work with CAD designers to prepare plans/drawings using AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit, etc.
• Develop scope, costs, budgets and schedules for studies, design and construction services related to water and wastewater projects, including pipeline and pump stations
• Assist in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects
• Deliver effective presentations to clients
• Work and communicate with project management team
• Ensure all work on assigned projects is timely, accurate, and of high quality
• Organize, plan, and coordinate own work and resources assigned on specific projects
• Mentor junior staff
• Occasional field work and travel to project sites (approximately 5% overnight travel)

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field (MS is a plus)
• PE or PE eligibility required
• Minimum 7‑10+ years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated engineering experience on multi‑disciplined water/wastewater projects with client interaction and successful project delivery
• Demonstrated experience with planning, studies, analysis, and design of water conveyance/distribution and wastewater collection systems, including pump/lift stations, wells, chemical feed systems, and storage reservoirs
• Project management responsibility experience preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills; ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proactive, team‑oriented, hardworking, and intent on delivering high quality work
• Willingness to travel to project sites occasionally (≈5% overnight travel)
• Must pass background check and maintain satisfactory driving record

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors, and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity

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The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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