WSP · 5 months ago
Senior Water Resources Design Engineer
WSP is a worldwide company seeking a Senior Water Resources Design Engineer for their Gainesville, Florida location. The role involves assisting with technical aspects of engineering design projects, project management, and development of proposals related to water resources projects, focusing on stormwater, dredging, and wetland restoration.
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Responsibilities
Engineer with a background in Environmental, Civil, or Agricultural Engineering needed with strong technical skills to help deliver quality products to customers in an expanding marketplace
Conduct both field and office elements of projects
Conduct water quality, hydrologic, and groundwater models; develop water budgets; understanding of structural components, specifically as related to water resources design improvements
Prepare erosion and sediment control plans
Using CAD, prepare design plans, construction bid documents, permitting documents and conduct construction phase services
Work with staff on project tasks in a team environment
Strong commitment to company's "Beyond Zero" safety program; follow company safety standards, site safety standards and maintain safe workplace practices
Qualification
Required
Minimum BS Engineering
Must have EI and have or be working towards obtaining the PE
Strong skills in water resources engineering, including environmental, water quality, hydrologic modeling, AutoCAD design and construction oversite
Specific knowledge of the hydrology and water quality issues of Florida
An understanding of climate change
Client relationships and project experience in Florida required
Experience with the following hydrologic and hydraulic models: ICPR and HEC
Proficiency in using the Suite of MS Office products
Strong effective oral and written communication skills; proven ability to prepare reports and proposals
Must have attention to detail
Must understand and apply cost control, scheduling and risk management
Must have skills in mentoring and motivating junior staff
Must be able to travel locally and out of area, as necessary. Majority of travel will be within Florida
The position is located in the Gainesville, FL office
Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy
Preferred
Engineer with 5-7 years of design experience preferred
Company
WSP
We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$40.25MKey Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M
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