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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Early Professional, Water Resources Engineering

Indianapolis, IN

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking an Early Professional in Water Resources Engineering to provide technical assistance in the analysis, development, and design of water-related processes and infrastructure, ensuring quality documentation and compliance with safety guidelines.

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Responsibilities

Under general supervision, collect and compile environmental data from samples of water, sludge, and other matrices for analysis

Study water cycles and directions in which water flows to determine the influence of weather and other environmental forces

Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements

Assist with performing basic professional water resources engineering work 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, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the quality of the environment by averting the contamination and degradation of water resources

Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site, providing entry-level technical assistance on various environmental issues

Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook

Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, location data, statistical documentation, and logbooks

Complete training on assigned tasks

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 Resources EngineeringEnvironmental RegulationsTechnical WritingAnalytical SkillsSelf-leadershipInterpersonal SkillsMulti-taskingResearch SkillsSafety ComplianceProfessionalismTeamworkAttention to DetailCommunication SkillsProblem SolvingProject ManagementTime ManagementAdaptabilityCollaboration

Required

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

Excellent research skills with analytical mindset

Familiarity with the concepts of professional water resources engineering work relating to water supply, quality, management, and treatment for various end uses – recreationally, commercially, and/or industrially

Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives

Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools

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

Engineer in Training Certification

Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline

A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

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