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WSP in the U.S. · 3 days ago

Associate Water Resources Engineer

Phoenix, AZ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$68K/yr - $95K/yr

1+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm seeking a highly motivated Associate Water Resources Engineer to join their team. The role involves providing stormwater management solutions for mining projects, which includes hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, drainage design, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

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Responsibilities

Performs specific portions of broader projects under the supervision of an experienced engineer

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide stormwater management solutions for mining facilities for existing and potential clients

Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and drainage/civil design

Prepare detailed calculation packages including proper documentation and references

Assist with the development of technical reports, drawings and specifications

Prepare reservoir and pond designs including breach analysis, outlet works, and spillways

Design channels and energy dissipation structures that include concrete, riprap, articulated concrete block, fabric-formed concrete, and baffle blocks for erosion control

Work with CAD designers to produce drawings from conceptual to construction-level design including grading and drainage plans, profiles, details, and sections

Perform work in accordance with an agreed upon scope, budget, and schedule

Interact with clients, subcontractors, and other business partners in a confident and professional manner

Apply critical thinking skills to help solve complex problems

Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to complete design, permitting, operational optimization, and closure assessments for large mining operations

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

Participate in the development of probabilistic, dynamic systems-based water balance and water quality models for the mining industry under the direction of intermediate and senior modelers

Support project teams with data analysis and interpretation

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs

Qualification

Hydrologic modelingHydraulic modelingStormwater managementAutoCAD Civil 3DEngineer in Training CertificationData analysisTechnical report writingCommunication skillsTeamworkAttention to detailProblem-solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental engineering

Engineer in Training Certification and the desire to pursue a professional engineering license

1 to 3 years of relevant work experience in water resources engineering including experience creating engineering designs and hydrologic and hydraulics models

Experience with industry software programs (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and AutoCAD Civil 3D)

Proficient knowledge of stormwater evaluation and design engineering principles, practices, process (e.g., hydrologic analysis, hydraulic analysis, stormwater management design)

Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles

Experience producing high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects including technical memorandums and reports

Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to quickly recognize significant discrepancies and logic errors

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Willingness and ability to listen carefully to instructions, assimilate large amounts of information, and adapt to changes quickly

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

Ability to work independently and in a team environment

Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek or standard work day

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

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

Preferred

Experience with frequency storm and probable maximum precipitation hydrologic analyses

Experience with hydraulic analyses and design of channels, culverts, bridges, flow measurement, and flood mapping

Experience with data analysis using tools such as R, VBA, MATLAB, or python and the ability to manage and manipulate large datasets

Experience interpreting hydrological and climate data

Experience analyzing and processing geospatial data using ArcPro or AutoCAD

Experience with remote sensing data and gridded climate datasets

Master's Degree in Engineering with a focus on Hydrology/Hydraulics

Previous work experience in the mining sector

Field/Construction experience, basic First Aid and Adult CPR, and/or MSHA training desired

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

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