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WSP USA Senior Lead Geotechnical Engineer in Wexford, Pennsylvania
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 initiating a search for a Senior Hydrotechnical Engineer for our Wexford, PA office. Be involved in projects with our Geotechnical/Geohazard Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
Provide hydrotechnical engineering solutions including both assessment and mitigation design. Assessment may include hydrologic, hydraulic, fluvial geomorphic, and sediment transport analyses. Mitigation design will include controlling scour and lateral migration through technical engineering design for the stream, riverine, and floodplain environment.
Production and senior review of hydrology and hydraulic numerical and analytical modeling using spreadsheet-based tools, and/or software such as 1D HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS programs, or other 2D hydrodynamic modeling tools.
Civil layout, grading, and/or drainage design.
Production and senior review of construction documents including design drawings and specifications.
Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
Determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work.
Prepare and review technical reports and presentations for clients, regulators, and other stakeholders.
Provide development and scoping of medium- and large-sized projects.
Mentor and direct junior staff in design activities.
Contribute to the development and execution of business plans related to the growth of our midstream oil and gas services; provide market and industry insight and facilitate development of marketing strategies.
Serve as project manager for pipeline hydrotechnical analysis and design projects.
Travel to perform site visits, meet with clients and monitor construction as required.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Hydrotechnical Engineering.
10+ years of relevant post education experience in civil and water engineering.
Professional Engineer certification.
Ability to direct others in the field such as subcontractors and provide construction quality assurance.
Effective communication (verbally and written) skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Proficient at software such as Autodesk Civil3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and Microsoft Excel.
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.
Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or Hydrotechnical Engineering.
Experience in midstream pipeline hydrotechnical work.
10-Hour OSHA Construction Safety Training (OSHA 29 CFR 1926).
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.
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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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WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.