Technical Director, Water Resources Engineering

About the Role

In this role, you will lead tasks related to civil, water resources, and hydrotechnical projects with a focus on business sectors such as water, water resources, stormwater, industrial, and transportation. You will lead and support diverse topics including civil design, hydrology, hydraulics, and surface water management. Working closely with a team of over 25 engineers, you will supervise engineering staff at a project level, support business development, and contribute to proposals. Some travel will be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead staff in developing hydrologic and hydraulic numerical and analytical models using software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, and other hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
• Create civil engineering construction document packages including drawings, specifications, and estimates.
• Oversee construction quality assurance activities and participate in field investigations.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Work in a wide range of technical roles from an individual subject matter expert to project managing multi-disciplinary teams.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Lead development and scoping of projects.
• Mentor and direct junior staff in design activities.
• Support and lead business development including existing and new opportunities.
• Support and lead proposal preparation including technical approaches and pricing.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• 12+ years of relevant post-education experience in civil and water resources engineering.
• Professional Engineer certification.
• Proficient knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design, construction, and application to environmental permitting-related issues.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
• Lead design tasks of hydrologic modeling, hydraulic modeling, scour analyses, and other related engineering design.
• Lead the preparation of plans and grading design (using Autodesk Civil3D), specifications, and cost estimates for construction.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements with working knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to direct others in the field such as subcontractors and provide construction quality assurance.
• Effective communication (verbal and written) skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel will be required depending on project-specific 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering.
• Established leader in area of practice.
• Experience managing mid- to large-sized multidisciplinary projects while employed at a consulting firm.
• Experience managing and mentoring staff.
• Experience leading business development activities.

About the Company

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices across the U.S., WSP partners with clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout their careers.