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WSP USA Water Resources Engineer in Virginia Beach, Virginia
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Water Resources Engineer for our Virginia Beach office. Be involved in projects with our Mid-Atlantic District Water Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
Assist senior engineers in the development of a wide variety of water resource design, assessment and study projects.
Perform stormwater and drainage design analyses including performing hydraulic calculations/modeling and determining design requirements for infrastructure design/upgrades, resiliency projects, pump stations and transportation projects.
Prepare technical reports summarizing analysis and project requirements, including how design approach addresses project requirements. Prepare complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and software.
Utilize CADD and GIS tools in support of H&H analyses. Have a basic understanding of hydraulic modeling and the ability to learn WIN TR-55, WIN TR-20, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD and other modeling software in support of design projects.
Utilize CADD to prepare construction drawings. Have a basic understanding on 3D design or the ability to learn on 3D design in support of evaluating design alternatives, and plan production.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil, Environmental Engineering or closely related discipline
5 plus years of relevant post education experience in water resources.
At a minimum, Engineer in Training Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire. PE License is desirable.
Experience and working knowledge of the following: - Hydraulic Design for pipe/channels. Experience with HECRAS 1D or 2D modeling is a plus. - H&H analysis using WinTR-55, WinTR-20, HY-8, HydroCAD and similar programs - CADD production/civil design (MicroStation Power InRoads/OpenRoads or AutoCAD Civil 3D)
Knowledge of GIS software and applications (e.g., Arc GIS, GISHydro,etc.)
Self-starter with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with some supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
Ability to travel to support business needs
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
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 the above-referenced discipline
Affiliations with professional societies and active industry and community involvement are highly desirable#LI-MC4
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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