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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

Water resources engineeringHydrologic modelingAutoCAD designEnvironmental engineeringClient relationship managementHydraulic modelingMS Office proficiencyMentoring junior staffCost controlSchedulingRisk managementAttention to detailOral communicationWritten communication

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

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.

H1B Sponsorship

WSP has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$40.25M
Key Investors
OneWest Bank
2013-09-02Corporate Round· $40.25M

Leadership Team

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Michael Winterbottom
Vice President, RUC Operations & Analytics
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Christopher Uckotter
CE1, SPECIALIST, INSPECTOR II
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