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WSP in the U.S. · 3 days ago

Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer-ATX

Austin, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

WSP USA is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. The Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer will provide technical assistance for water/wastewater infrastructure projects, manage design tasks, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure quality deliverables.

AssociationBankingE-Commerce

No H1B

Responsibilities

Designing water transmissions systems and distribution systems, pumping stations conveyance systems, water treatment systems, water/wastewater master planning

Managing project design tasks, permitting, construction coordination, and providing general guidance to junior engineering staff

Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams serving as the task lead on various water/wastewater facilities projects

Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work, assist with calculations, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos

Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate design deliverables, 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 sanitary sewer models, water distribution models, and computations for master planning, stream restoration, and water quality studies

Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings

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

Qualification

Water/Wastewater EngineeringLicensed Professional Engineer (P.E.)Hydraulic ModelingEnvironmental PermittingTechnical WritingInterpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingMentoringProject ManagementAttention to Detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water/Wastewater or closely related discipline

5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in water/wastewater engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Texas

Expertise in water/wastewater engineering principles, practices, process, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues

Knowledge of Texas Commission of Environmental Quality 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/wastewater projects

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience either orally or written

Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment

Demonstrated ability mentoring junior staff in engineering principles and growing them into competent engineers

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 hydraulic modeling (such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater, etc.), process modeling (GPS-X, 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