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WSP USA Lead Consultant, Water Resources Engineering in Lakeland, Florida

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently recruiting a Water Resource Engineer with 5+ years of experience to work with an established practice that is developing innovative solutions for resiliency and sustainability of both the built and natural environment. We use innovative modeling to incorporate natural resource-based solutions as well as protecting the built environment.

The position is available in any of our Florida offices (Tampa, Lakeland, Gainesville, Orlando, Jacksonville, Pensacola, West Palm Beach, and Tallahassee) and will support watershed management, stormwater design, environmental compliance, investigation, wetland restoration, and water quality restoration projects. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering Sciences from an accredited four-year college or university. Master’s degree is a plus. Experience with hydraulic and hydrologic modeling (e.g. ICPR, SWMM, HEC-RAS) is required, statistical analysis, GIS training or knowledge is desired, AutoCAD knowledge is desired, and water quality modeling and programming skills are considered beneficial. Must have experience with data management and technical writing. The ideal candidate has experience with implementing stormwater models into design plans for construction. Project management skills required, and must be able to perform QA/QC related tasks for hydrologic models.

Your Impact

  • Serves as project engineer on water resource related projects

  • Organizing, scheduling, and prioritizing assignments and tasks

  • Performs standard or routine calculations;

  • Preparing and checking project design, calculations, and drawings

  • Prepare / assist in the preparation of permit applications and supporting materials

  • Follow company safety policies and procedures, site safety standards and permit requirements

  • Performs site visits and contractor field oversight as needed in order to sign off on construction certification of completions

  • Prepares technical reports documenting the work performed and findings of investigations

  • Compiles information from reports and published documents; Evaluates and/or analyses the compiled information following standard methods and best engineering judgement

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

  • 7-10 years of prior related work experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in related field

  • Experience with office productivity and industry-specific hydrologic and hydraulic software (e.g., MSOffice, ESRI GIS,

  • EPA SWMM, HEC-RAS, MIKE SHE and ICPR)

  • Must have sound written and verbal communication skills

  • Ability to work in varying environments (office, lab and field settings)

  • Ability to swim

  • Demonstrated professional judgment, consistency and attention to detail as well as a track record of producing quality work products

  • Demonstrated experience working successfully in a team environment, whether it be remotely or locally

  • Flexibility to work outside normal business hours as required

  • Ability to establish effective internal and external working relationships

  • Ability to communicate clearly with clients or supervisor and other project managers regarding project expectations and requirements

  • Valid Florida driver’s license; and must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy

  • Applicant must have the ability to work in varying environments (office, lab and field settings)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Professional Engineer License in Florida or ability to obtain within 6 months

  • Experience conducting data analyses with statistical software

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About WSP

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, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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