This Opportunity
Be involved in projects with our Capital District Water Resources Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Water Resources Engineer for our Baltimore, MD office. The ideal candidate will support in assessment, design and plan production for water resource projects such as drainage design of open and closed systems, water/wastewater utility design, stormwater BMP design, erosion and sediment control design, hydrologic/hydraulic analysis, water resources planning, watershed management plans and studies, ecosystem restoration and geomorphic and water quality monitoring.
Your Impact
Assist senior engineers in the development of a wide variety of water resource design, assessment, planning and monitoring projects.
Perform water/wastewater, stormwater management, drainage, erosion sediment control design analyses including performing calculations under the guidance of senior engineers and determining basic design requirements for new development, environmental restoration, and transportation projects.
Utilize CADD and GIS tools to determine drainage areas and other hydrologic components in support of H&H analyses. Have a basic understanding of hydraulic modeling and the ability to learn WIN TR-55, WIN TR-20, HEC-RAS and other modeling software in support of design projects.
Prepare technical reports under the guidance of senior engineers summarizing analyis and project requirements, including how design approach addresses project requirements. Prepare complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and software.Talent is the essence of meeting our client's objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we'd love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline
Engineer in Training Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire
Knowledge of the following, with the ability to learn from others:
CADD production and civil design software skills (MicroStation, AutoCAD, Geopak, InRoads/PowerRoads/OpenRoads, Civil 3D)
Drainage, water/wastewater, and stormwater management principals and design criteria
H&H analysis using WinTR-55, WinTR-20, HY-8 and similar programs
Knowledge of GIS software and applications (e.g., Arc GIS, GISHydro, etc.)
Self-starter with strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently with supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
Ability to travel to support business needs
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
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree in the above-referenced discipline
Affiliations with student organizations and professional societies and active community involvement are highly desirable
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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.
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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.
