Description
WSP has an exciting career opportunity for a Lead Water Resources Engineer to join our Tempe, AZ team.
You will work collaboratively with team members on water resources focused projects in mining, local government, transportation, and other sectors supporting our hydraulics and hydrology groups across the West region.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading or performing hydrologic assessments, water balance modelling, stormwater management planning, erosion and sediment control planning, NPDES permit support studies, and FEMA flood plain mapping.
- Mentoring and overseeing the development of junior staff.
- Travelling to project sites and attending public meetings, with approximately 5% overnight travel.
- Leading business development and strategy planning.
- Managing and coordinating project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables.
Requirements:
- BS in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or related engineering degree required, MS preferred.
- PE preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of hydrology/hydraulics and water resources experience.
- Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
- Project management experience.
- Experience leading proposal management and development.
- Demonstrated success in business development and client management.
- Strong technical skills regarding hydrologic and hydraulic modelling approaches and commonly used software.
- Familiarity with the National Flood Insurance Program and FEMA flood insurance study regulations.
- Must pass background check and have a satisfactory driving record.