Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer-Pipeline / Pump Systems

About the role

WSP USA has a career opportunity for a Senior Pipeline Water/Wastewater Engineer- Pipeline/Pump Systems to join our Design Team that supports both municipal and industrial projects in Arizona and across the Southwest US.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering services in support of planning, studies, analysis, and design of water conveyance / distribution systems, as well as wastewater collection systems, which includes pump/lift stations, wells, chemical feed systems, and storage reservoirs
• Create detailed designs of water and wastewater piping systems
• Setup and perform hydraulic modeling for water and sewer systems
• Perform pump and piping system calculations
• Develop / supervise preparation of technical pipe, pump, and equipment specifications
• Check design computations and quantity estimates
• Coverage and interface with vendors
• Prepare technical evaluations of supplier’s proposals
• Work with CAD designers to prepare plans/drawings for water and wastewater infrastructure systems using industry-standard design platforms, such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit, etc.
• Develop scope, costs, budgets and schedules for studies, design and construction services related to water and wastewater projects, including pipeline and pump stations
• Aid in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects
• Give effective presentations to clients
• Work and communicate with project management team
• Assure that all work on assigned projects is timely, accurate and of high quality
• Organize, plan, and coordinate own work; and resources assigned on specific projects
• Work with and mentor junior staff
• Occasional field work and travel to project sites. Approximately 5% overnight travel.

Requirements

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering degree. MS is a plus
• PE or PE eligibility required
• Minimum 7 - 10 years + relevant experience
• Demonstrated engineering experience in small to large-sized, multi-disciplined water/wastewater projects, including responsibility for client interactions and successful engineering project delivery with respect to scope, schedule, quality, and budget
• Demonstrated experience with planning, studies, analysis, and design of water conveyance / distribution systems, as well as wastewater collection systems, which includes pump/lift stations, wells, chemical feed systems, and storage reservoirs
• Project management responsibility experience preferred
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; and ability to work on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously
• Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites for occasional field work. Approximately 5% overnight travel