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WSP USA Senior Consultant, Water Resources Engineering in Atlanta, Georgia
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
Provides technical assistance and guidance for water resources engineering work and environmental permitting projects. Tasks may include the design and development of processes, infrastructure, and operating strategies related to dams and hydraulic structures, stormwater facilities, culverts and open channel design, floodplain modeling and mapping, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and erosion and sedimentation control design. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation to support engineering observations, calculations, methods, conclusions and recommendations for engineering and design projects. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.
Your Impact
Perform high-level professional water resources engineering work and analyses, relating to dams and hydraulic structures, and surface water management in accordance with applicable laws, rules and standards.
Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for dam breach studies, floodplain mapping and stormwater infrastructure design.
Prepare watershed studies, floodplain studies, and evaluate regulated impoundment structures for compliance with regulations.
Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, models, cross-sections and other illustrations for the interpretation and presentation of complex data, findings and analyses.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that clearly explain analysis methods, findings and recommendations.
Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute mid-level projects which may include geotechnical work, environmental assessments, and regulatory permitting to provide future ready solutions for clients.
Assist with the completion of project level task management which may include developing budgets and tracking hours and expenses for medium size projects.
Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
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.
5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering.
Engineer in Training or Engineer license required.
Proficient knowledge of water resource engineering principles, practices, process, design, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues.
Well-defined knowledge with stormwater management, drainage, erosion and sediment control, hydrology & hydraulics design, watershed studies, floodplain delineation, etc.
Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles.
Proficient understanding of and well-defined experience with surface water, hydrologic and hydraulic methodologies and models (HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D and 2D, SITES, SWMM), and managing special data in ESRI ArcGIS and AutoCAD software.
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
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.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Engineering.
GSWCC Level 2 Design Engineer Certification.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
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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 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.
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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. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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