What are the responsibilities and job description for the Water Resources Design Engineer position at WSP in the U.S.?
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JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Water Group is currently recruiting a Water Resources Design Engineer with experience in design of restoration of water resourcesin our Gainesville, Florida location.
Are you an Environmental, Civil or Agricultural Engineer who enjoys the technical aspects of water resources projects? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a worldwide company with an established team of professionals? We have an excellent career opportunity for an individual with strong technical engineering and client skills. In this position you will assist with technical aspects of engineering design projects, project management, and development of proposals as it relates to water resources projects, specifically focusing on stormwater, dredging and wetland restoration and permitting projects, or similar skill sets.
Key Responsibilities
ABOUT US
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.
www.wsp.com
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.
Notice To Third Party Agencies
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.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Our Water Group is currently recruiting a Water Resources Design Engineer with experience in design of restoration of water resourcesin our Gainesville, Florida location.
Are you an Environmental, Civil or Agricultural Engineer who enjoys the technical aspects of water resources projects? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with a worldwide company with an established team of professionals? We have an excellent career opportunity for an individual with strong technical engineering and client skills. In this position you will assist with technical aspects of engineering design projects, project management, and development of proposals as it relates to water resources projects, specifically focusing on stormwater, dredging and wetland restoration and permitting projects, or similar skill sets.
Key Responsibilities
- Engineer with a background in Environmental, Civil, or Agricultural Engineering needed with strong technical skills to help deliver quality products to customers in an expanding marketplace.
- Conduct both field and office elements of projects.
- Conduct water quality, hydrologic, and groundwater models; develop water budgets; understanding of structural components, specifically as related to water resources design improvements.
- Prepare erosion and sediment control plans.
- Using CAD, prepare design plans, construction bid documents, permitting documents and conduct construction phase services.
- Work with staff on project tasks in a team environment.
- Strong commitment to company's "Beyond Zero" safety program; follow company safety standards, site safety standards and maintain safe workplace practices.
- Engineer with 3-5 years of design experience preferred
- Minimum BS Engineering.
- Must have EI and have or be working towards obtaining the PE.
- Strong skills in water resources engineering, including environmental, water quality, hydrologic modeling, AutoCAD design and construction oversite.
- Specific knowledge of the hydrology and water quality issues of Florida.
- An understanding of climate change
- Client relationships and project experience in Florida required.
- Experience with the following hydrologic and hydraulic models: ICPR and HEC.
- Proficiency in using the Suite of MS Office products.
- Strong effective oral and written communication skills; proven ability to prepare reports and proposals.
- Must have attention to detail
- Must understand and apply cost control, scheduling and risk management
- Must have skills in mentoring and motivating junior staff
- Must be able to travel locally and out of area, as necessary. Majority of travel will be within Florida.
- The position is located in the Gainesville, FL office.
- Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
ABOUT US
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.
www.wsp.com
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.
Notice To Third Party Agencies
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.
