Water/Wastewater Engineer

This Opportunity

Provides technical assistance and guidance for water/wastewater production, treatment, conveyance, and infrastructure improvement projects. Tasks may include assisting with the analysis, development, and design of water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, lift stations and force mains, conveyance systems, water and wastewater treatment systems, wastewater reuse facilities, water/wastewater planning, preliminary engineering evaluations, and treatment plant rehabilitation and expansions. The position may also support construction administration, field observation, regulatory compliance, and coordination among clients, contractors, operators, and design teams. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

• Design and evaluate water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, lift stations, force mains, conveyance systems, and water and wastewater treatment systems.
• Support project design, permitting, construction administration, field observation, and coordination with contractors, clients, operators, and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams, supporting projects as a project engineer, task lead, or field representative, as appropriate, on water/wastewater infrastructure projects.
• Work individually or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work and assist with calculations, permit applications, compliance documentation, submittal and RFI reviews, and regulatory and technical memoranda.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate design deliverables, analyses, field documentation, and reporting.
• Assist with the development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
• Assist with concept-level design and alternatives evaluations for water and wastewater treatment and conveyance infrastructure, including hydraulic analyses, treatment process evaluations, sanitary sewer analyses, water distribution analyses, and master planning studies.
• Support the preparation of preliminary engineering reports, decision matrices, technical evaluations, construction documentation, and presentations that clearly communicate findings and recommendations.
• Participate in site assessments, inspections, sampling activities, construction observations, and other field assignments, as required.
• Provide technical guidance to less-experienced staff, as appropriate.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in water, wastewater, environmental, or related infrastructure engineering.
• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or ability to obtain EIT certification.
• Working knowledge of water/wastewater engineering principles and their application to infrastructure evaluation, design, construction, permitting, and regulatory compliance.
• Knowledge of applicable state and federal environmental regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Experience assisting with permit applications, compliance documentation, technical reports, or regulatory coordination associated with water, wastewater, stormwater, or environmental projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express technical ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences, both orally and in writing.
• Effective self-leadership, with attention to detail, results orientation, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with junior and senior technical staff, clients, contractors, equipment vendors, facility operators, and regulatory personnel.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, spreadsheets, engineering calculations, data evaluation, and commonly used technical software.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, GIS, hydraulic or hydrologic analysis tools, and other engineering or data-analysis software.
• Experience coordinating technical matters with public agencies, private entities, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills required to evaluate technical information, field conditions, analytical results, and project alternatives and develop effective, economical, and practical solutions.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure or progress toward obtaining professional licensure.
• Experience with wastewater collection systems, pump or lift stations, force mains, water or wastewater treatment, or preliminary engineering evaluations.
• Experience supporting construction administration, including field observation, submittal and RFI review, contractor coordination, and communication with owners and facility operators.