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WSP in the U.S. · 8 hours ago

Civil Engineer-Water Resources

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

5+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Civil Engineer-Water Resources to manage and support various civil projects, including stormwater and drainage design, floodplain management, and utility design.

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Responsibilities

Manage projects as assigned, including assisting with project pursuits, development of scope and level of effort, project execution, and project closeout, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, and budget requirements

Work with our Louisiana team and support our engineering teams throughout the Southern region to deliver successful projects for our clients

Perform and/or provide oversight over technical work including site visits, studies, data collection, analysis and evaluations, hydraulic calculations and modeling; prepare engineering reports and supporting calculations and documents, prepare construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates

Perform professional civil engineering work, develop design criteria, and assist with research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, infrastructure, and transportation channels to achieve overall project objectives

Provide technical expertise on various engineering, design, and construction issues

Analyzes topographic survey data and assists in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations

Perform hydrologic and hydraulic studies and design using hydrologic and hydraulic software

Performs drainage system, stormwater management, potable water systems, and wastewater conveyance system design

Prepare contract documents, including plans, specifications, cost estimating, and bid packages, and ensures that specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements

Performs construction administration tasks

Attend and participate in project team meetings, collaborate with staff-level engineers, and provide guidance to entry-level engineers

Interface with clients and support business development initiatives

Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on federal, state, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects

Remain current in latest civil engineering techniques and practices

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

Professional Engineering LicenseHydrologicHydraulic modelingAutoCAD/MicroStation proficiencyCivil engineering degreeTeam leadershipTechnical writingCommunication skillsAttention to detailProject management

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related discipline

Professional Engineering License (PE License) in Louisiana required

5 + years of relevant post education experience in civil design and plan production for water resources, transportation and/or infrastructure projects

Understanding of and familiarity with local and state design guidelines and standards

Be highly proficient in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation, and similar design software programs

Proficient in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Hydraflow Stormsewers and similar design software programs

Effective self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment

Demonstrated team leadership skills leading teams of other engineers and subconsultants in multi-disciplinary projects

Strong verbal and written communications skills when interacting with others, with the ability to express intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

Ability to work independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid and entry-level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, math principles, predictive models, and tools

Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity

Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Professional Engineer license in Louisiana

Affiliation with professional societies

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Company

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