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WSP in the U.S.

Water Resources Engineer

WSP in the U.S., Topeka, Kansas, United States, 66652

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Overview

WSP is seeking a Water Resources Engineer in our Topeka, KS or Kansas City, MO office. Typical projects involve helping local, state and federal clients complete flood plan management, storm water management and other watershed planning projects. Your Impact

Work under the supervision of a Senior Engineer supporting our hydraulics and hydrology group. Support floodplain management, stormwater engineering, drainage engineering, dam and levee design and stream restoration work. Perform surface water hydrologic and hydraulic modeling utilizing HY-8, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, and EPA SWMM and ArcGIS software extensions. Convey results and findings by means of oral discussions, graphic-based presentations and project documentation. Required Qualifications

BS in Civil Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Biosystems Engineering or related engineering degree required. 1 to 3 years of hydrology / hydraulics and water resources experience. Must be a self-starter with good written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in MS Office. Preferred Qualifications

Experience using HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, EPASWMM, HY-8 software. Experience using ArcGIS, ArcPRO. Experience with MicroStation/Geopak and/or AutoCAD. Familiarity with the National Flood Insurance Program and FEMA flood insurance study regulations. 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. 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. What we offer

Evidence of our commitment to inclusive recruitment and supporting a diverse team is reflected in our practices and benefits.

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