WSP in the U.S.
Lead Water Resources Engineer
WSP in the U.S., Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Lead Water Resources Engineer
This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer for our Raleigh office. This is an opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of water resources projects, leading a motivated and engaged Water Team.
Your Impact
Engage with local clients that are making the biggest impacts in our statewide community, including Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, and NCDOT.
Participate in business development activities such as marketing, client engagement, and project initiation.
Guide the identification, prioritization, selection, and pursuit of opportunities and influence the future of our group and state.
Mentor and collaborate with our local group of young engineers and benefit from national and regional expertise.
Lead project teams in the preparation of technical reports and designs for stormwater and water resources projects.
Ensure production of plans, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
Required Qualifications
BS or MS in environmental, civil, bio & ag, or related engineering field from an accredited program.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in North Carolina, or another state capable of applying for a North Carolina license.
8+ years of relevant experience with engineering principles and project experience in municipal stormwater, flood mitigation, stream and wetland restoration, watershed assessment, hydraulic design for highway/transit, bridge hydraulic/scour analysis, floodplain management, dams, and related structures.
Understanding and practical experience with project and client management.
Strong communication skills.
Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design software such as Civil 3D, OpenRoads, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, StormCAD, SWMM, SRH‑2D.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and abiding by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven ability to contribute to complex stormwater and water resources design projects.
Recent experience with municipal (NC) stormwater or other public sector clients.
Community involvement and affiliation with relevant professional societies.
Passionate about bettering local communities, protecting the environment, and serving clients as a trusted advisor.
Additional Requirements
Must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Professional Services
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With over 15,000 employees across 300 offices, we partner with clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible workplace and a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP.
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This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer for our Raleigh office. This is an opportunity to contribute to a wide variety of water resources projects, leading a motivated and engaged Water Team.
Your Impact
Engage with local clients that are making the biggest impacts in our statewide community, including Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, and NCDOT.
Participate in business development activities such as marketing, client engagement, and project initiation.
Guide the identification, prioritization, selection, and pursuit of opportunities and influence the future of our group and state.
Mentor and collaborate with our local group of young engineers and benefit from national and regional expertise.
Lead project teams in the preparation of technical reports and designs for stormwater and water resources projects.
Ensure production of plans, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
Required Qualifications
BS or MS in environmental, civil, bio & ag, or related engineering field from an accredited program.
Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in North Carolina, or another state capable of applying for a North Carolina license.
8+ years of relevant experience with engineering principles and project experience in municipal stormwater, flood mitigation, stream and wetland restoration, watershed assessment, hydraulic design for highway/transit, bridge hydraulic/scour analysis, floodplain management, dams, and related structures.
Understanding and practical experience with project and client management.
Strong communication skills.
Proficiency with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design software such as Civil 3D, OpenRoads, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS, StormCAD, SWMM, SRH‑2D.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and abiding by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications
Proven ability to contribute to complex stormwater and water resources design projects.
Recent experience with municipal (NC) stormwater or other public sector clients.
Community involvement and affiliation with relevant professional societies.
Passionate about bettering local communities, protecting the environment, and serving clients as a trusted advisor.
Additional Requirements
Must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily; reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Professional Services
About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. With over 15,000 employees across 300 offices, we partner with clients to help communities prosper.
WSP provides a flexible workplace and a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies. Unsolicited resumes become the property of WSP.
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