Early Professional, Water Resources Engineering

About the role

The selected candidate will participate in projects with the VA Water Team, contributing to an expanding organization that addresses client objectives and provides effective solutions to unique coastal challenges. Through our projects, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in flood mitigation strategies, design green infrastructure, and support community resilience to climate change.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-discipline team of engineers to execute project work.
• Afford basic professional water resources engineering work relating to stormwater management, water quality, stormwater facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, river/stream/habitat restoration, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the quality of the environment by averting the contamination and degradation of water resources.
• Verify the characteristics of a site, provide entry-level technical assistance on various stormwater and environmental issues.
• Utilize computer-aided design (CADD) software to develop design plans.
• Attend and participate in project team meetings.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• 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 or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with the concepts of professional water resources engineering work relating to stormwater management, water quality, and drainage design.
• Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Cumptent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and 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.

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (E.I.T) Certification.
• Prior internship related to civil and/or water resources engineering.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, MicroStation, Power GEOPAK, OpenRoads Designer).
• A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations.

Skills

• Computer-aided design (CADD) software proficiency (Bentley, Autodesk, ArcGIS).

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
• Flexible and agile workplace model.
• Opportunities for growth and knowledge base expansion.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Regular work schedule with occasional travel as needed.