Water Resources Engineer
Company: WSP
Location: Wichita
Posted on: May 29, 2023
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Job Description:
Water Resources Engineer
Req ID 11054
Water Resources Engineer
Who We Are
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to
innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready
to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines.
To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets,
backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work
environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of
our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through
our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional
diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with
the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our
commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work
environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP
employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
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
Provides technical assistance and guidance for due diligence,
investigation, remediation, impact assessment, and environmental
permitting projects. Tasks may include assisting with the analysis,
development, and design of processes and infrastructure relating to
water supply, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities,
culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics,
floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling,
river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, pollution
control and treatment, and preserving the quality of the
environment by averting the contamination and degradation of water
resources. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation
regarding field conditions, and assessing and advising on the
short- and long-term risks to ecological and human health. Ensures
that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of
quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.
Your Impact
Collect, identify, and compile environmental data from samples of
water, sludge, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and
surveys.
Perform professional water resources engineering work and assist
with conducting investigations, analysis, and inspections relating
to water supply/quality/management, stormwater facilities,
irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel
hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping,
hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, canal development,
river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, waste disposal,
and pollution control and treatment activities to avert the
contamination and degradation of water resources and determine
conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or
operating permits.
Ensure that the planning and management of available water supply
is adequately leveraged, treated, improved upon and remains safe
for various end uses - recreationally, commercially, and/or
industrially.
Participate in developing advanced technologies, monitoring
devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating
strategies to reduce the volume and toxicity of pollutants, account
for the negative environmental impact of industrial facilities,
power plants, and transportation vehicles/systems, and allow for
greater use of water resources.
Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to
execute project work, assist with emission and mass balance
calculations, permit applications, compliance documentation, and
regulatory and technical analysis memos.
Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical
assistance on various environmental issues, water cycles, and flow
to determine the influence of weather and other environmental
forces.
Research environmental databases regarding historical property land
uses.
Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate
reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation
of data, findings, or analyses.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and
precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized
projects.
Assist with performing concept level design of treatment works,
analysis of hydrologic and hydraulic models, and computations for
storm water and watershed master planning, stream restoration, and
water quality studies.
Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and
presentations that explain research and findings to prevent,
control, restore, clean-up, or address environmental issues or
problems.
Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of
environmental data obtained during field investigations, offering
input with developing action plans for low to mid-level threat
mitigation activities.
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 or Environmental Engineering, with a
focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in water
resources engineering.
Engineer in Training Certification.
Knowledge of water resource engineering principles, practices,
process, design/build, and the application to environmental
permitting and project work-related issues.
Knowledge of Stormwater Management, Drainage, Erosion and Sediment
Control, Hydrology & Hydraulics Design, Watershed Studies,
Floodplain Delineation, etc.
Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand
requirements.
Knowledge with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or
generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products., and
mitigation programs.
Knowledge of the techniques used in identifying, measuring,
sampling and studying environmental control.
Knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance
practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Basic experience with preparing permit applications for oversight
agencies to address the full range of environmental issues and
conditions associated with water resources projects.
Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting
with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an
engineering and non-engineering audience.
Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results
orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work
environment.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks
simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply
with company policies.
Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation,
software, technology, math principles, predictive models,
spreadsheets, and tools.
Familiarity with surface water analysis, hydrologic
methodologies/models (TR-55, HEC-HMS, etc.), hydraulic models
(HEC-RAS, HEC-RAS-2D, HEC-GeoRAS, SRH-2D, etc), and with ESRI
ArcGIS software.
Experience with coordinating technical matters with public and
private groups
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply
technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data
collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective,
economical, and logical solution.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to
abide by WSP's health, safety and 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 Engineering.
Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR
1910.120).
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training. #LI-JF2
Additional Requirements
Additional Details
Travel Required: 10%
Job Status: Regular
Employee Type: Full
Primary Location: WICHITA - N MARKET ST
All locations: US-KS-Wichita
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.
www.wsp.com
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.
Keywords: WSP, Wichita , Water Resources Engineer, Engineering , Wichita, Kansas
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