Water/WasteWater Engineer

We are seeking a Water/WasteWater Engineer to provide technical assistance and guidance for water/wastewater production, treatment, conveyance, and infrastructure improvement projects.

Responsibilities:

• Design and evaluate water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, lift stations, force mains, conveyance systems, and water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Support project design, permitting, construction administration, field observation, and coordination with contractors, clients, operators, and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, supporting projects as a project engineer, task lead, or field representative, as appropriate, on water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Work individually or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work and assist with calculations, permit applications, compliance documentation, submittal and RFI reviews, and regulatory and technical memoranda.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate design deliverables, analyses, field documentation, and reporting.
• Assist with the development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
• Assist with concept-level design and alternatives evaluations for water and wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure, including hydraulic analyses, treatment process evaluations, sanitary sewer analyses, water distribution analyses, and master planning studies.
• Support the preparation of preliminary engineering reports, decision matrices, technical evaluations, construction documentation, and presentations that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Participate in site assessments, inspections, sampling activities, construction observations, and other field assignments, as required.
• Provide technical guidance to less-experienced staff, as appropriate.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in water, wastewater, environmental, or related infrastructure engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain EIT certification.
• Working knowledge of water/wastewater engineering principles and their application to infrastructure evaluation, design, construction, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal environmental regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Experience assisting with permit applications, compliance documentation, technical reports, or regulatory coordination associated with water, wastewater, stormwater, or environmental projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express technical ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences, both orally and in writing.
• Effective self-leadership, with attention to detail, results orientation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with junior and senior technical staff, clients, contractors, equipment vendors, facility operators, and regulatory personnel.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, spreadsheets, engineering calculations, data evaluation, and commonly used technical software.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS, hydraulic or hydrologic analysis tools, and other engineering or data-analysis software.
• Experience coordinating technical matters with public agencies, private entities, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills required to evaluate technical information, field conditions, analytical results, and project alternatives and develop effective, economical, and practical solutions.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.