What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Vice President Coastal Engineer position at WSP?
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 recruiting for a Sr. Coastal Engineer to join our Florida Civil Design Group. This senior position provides technical expertise to lead staff in the completion of moderately complex and complex municipal projects (up to $1MM) involving stormwater, utilities (water and wastewater), roadway, modeling, permitting and construction management.
Work Location: Open to any WSP office location in Florida
Your Impact
- Responsible for managing projects and coordinating tasks of moderate size and complexity
- Makes decisions independently, receives supervision and guidance largely on overall objectives and results
- Maintains effective client relations
- Prepares and conducts technical review of staff, reports, correspondence, calculations, and prepares technical recommendations
- Produces non-routine plans, reports, and specifications
- Identifies and defines scope, technique, price, and schedule
- Prepares, directs, and reviews cost estimates
- Recognizes and initiates business development opportunities
- Prepares proposal with limited supervision and assists in preparation of large-scale proposals
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- BS in Civil Engineering degree or related field
- Experience with coastal modeling and design including living shorelines, breakwaters, seawalls and other coastal features
- 10 years of related experience
- Licensed Florida Professional Engineer
- Experience with large and small municipal clients
- Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems
- Demonstrated maturity in judgement, initiative, and client relations
- Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to prepare reports and proposals
- Demonstrated project management abilities
- Ability and willingness to develop business from new and existing clients
- Valid Florida driver’s license
- Must pass background check and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree
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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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