Lead Water Resources Engineer

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently recruiting for a Lead Water Resources Engineer with experience in our West Palm Beach, Florida location to join our dynamic Water Resources Team. Are you an engineer who enjoys a mix of field and office work? Are you looking to work with a worldwide company with an established team of professionals? Do you have strong people skills? We have an excellent career opportunity for an individual to grow as an engineer and help us continue to improve the communities where we live and work!

Your Impact

• Serves as critical team member on water resource related projects

• Organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing assignments and tasks

• Performs standard or routine engineering calculations;

• Preparing project design, calculations, and drawings

• Prepare / assist in the preparation of permit applications and supporting materials

• Follow company safety policies and procedures, site safety standards and permit requirements

• Performs site visits and contractor field oversight as needed

• Prepares technical reports documenting the work performed and findings of investigations

• Compiles information from reports and published documents;
  Evaluates and/or analyses the compiled information following standard methods and best engineering judgement

• Performs Hydrologic and Hydraulic modeling using a variety of software including ICPR, HEC-HMS/RAS, and SWMM

• Uses ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD to assist with project analysis and designs

• Performs stream restoration analysis and design to restore channels to a more historic condition

• Performs wetland restoration analysis and design to restore large decommissioned agricultural sites to a more historic condition.

• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline

• 7-10 years of relevant experience

• Knowledge in water resources, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stream restoration and other related engineering disciplines

• Minimum FL Engineering in Training certification and / or FL Professional Engineer

• Knowledge of engineering and other environmental issues in Florida

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products

• Knowledge of H&H modeling (ICRP4, HECRAS, etc.)

• Strong engineering design skills and the ability to translate project designs into construction plans

• Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to prepare reports and setup spreadsheets

• Attention to detail

• Works well in Team environment

• Proficiency in using ArcGIS and/or AutoCAD

• Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with WSP’s driving (MVR) policy

• 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

• Must be able to travel locally and out of area when necessary

• The position is located in West Palm Beach, FL

About WSP

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…