Senior Water Resources Engineer-North Carolina

About the role

This is an opportunity to be involved in a vast array of water resources projects, serve as a leader in the office, and mentor a growing group of water resources engineers. The project work includes analysis and design of conveyance systems, complex hydraulic modeling, stream restoration, SCM design, etc.

Your Impact

• Engage with local clients that are making the biggest impacts in our statewide community, including: NCDOT, Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, Wake Forest
• Participate in business development activities including marketing, client engagement, and project initiation
• Guide the identification, prioritization, selection, and pursuit of opportunities and influence the future of our group and our State
• Mentor and collaborate with our growing local group of young water resources engineers, and benefit from the national and regional expertise that is only a phone call away
• Lead project teams in the preparation of technical reports and designs for stormwater and water resources projects
• Ensure that production of plans, specifications, reports, and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements
• 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

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in environmental, civil, bio & ag, or a related field of engineering from an accredited program
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in North Carolina, or another state with the ability to apply for a license in North Carolina
• 7–10 years of relevant experience with relevant engineering principles and practices and project experience in some of the following areas:
  • Stormwater conveyance and flood mitigation
  • Environmental permitting and restoration
  • Watershed assessment and improvement of water quality
  • Hydraulic design for highway/transit
  • Bridge hydraulic/scour analysis and floodplain management
• Strong communication skills and ability to mentor and lead other members of our water resources team and to coordinate with other disciplines at WSP
• Strong background using hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and design software such as Open Roads Designer, Microstation/Geopak, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, StormCAD, SWMM, SRH-2D, etc.
• Perform hydrologic and hydraulic calculations, and prepare documents including reports, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates with support from a Supervising Engineer
• Demonstrates commitment to producing high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to contribute to the delivery of complex stormwater and water resources design projects
• Interest in working in-person at the office at least 3 days per week
• Recent experience with NCDOT and/or municipal (NC) stormwater clients
• Community involvement and affiliation with relevant professional societies
• Passionate about bettering our local communities, protecting our natural environment, and serving our clients as a trusted advisor