WSP · 4 months ago
Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer
9655 Katy Freeway, Houston, TX, 77024, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWSP USA is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Senior Civil and Drainage Engineer to lead various projects, including site developments and stormwater management studies, while managing client relationships and contributing to the growth of the Texas and Louisiana regional strategy.
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Responsibilities
Lead projects as Project Manager, managing a diverse team of engineers, technicians, and subconsultants. Coordinate with clients, regulators, contractors, architects, and other design disciplines, as the project point of contact
Support projects as Senior Civil Project Engineer, or other roles as appropriate. Perform or supervise design and analysis for site, grading, utility, and drainage tasks
Have responsibility for project management responsibilities, including oversight of project schedule, project financial performance, adherence to project management and quality control plans, and adequacy of risk management plans
Provide construction services as requested by the client, including construction site visits
Engage with clients to develop new business leads and project pursuits. Lead new opportunity pursuits, proposal preparation, and contract negotiations
Represent the firm in the market through involvement in client and industry events and associations
Collaborate with local and national WSP market experts and subject matter experts to provide clients with innovative and future-focused solutions
Manage and mentor people and support growth and professional development
Contribute to the management, growth and development of the Civil and Drainage Engineering teams
Focus on meeting Key Performance Indicators and contribute to the overall success of the Texas / Louisiana Region
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or related field
Professional Engineering License (PE) in Texas
Minimum 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in civil and drainage engineering analysis and design, with at least 10 years of related experience in Texas
Proficient knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, and the application to site civil and water resource projects through analysis, design, permitting, and construction
Well-defined knowledge with Stormwater Management, Drainage, Hydrology & Hydraulics Design, Watershed Studies, Floodplain Delineation, etc. Proficient understanding of and well-defined experience with surface water analysis, hydrologic methodologies/models, hydraulic models, and with software tools for project delivery including AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, Bluebeam, and ArcGIS
Working knowledge of 2D Hydraulic Analysis, specifically HEC-RAS 2D, and its application to floodplain risk mapping
Proficient knowledge of relevant construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and interpret code requirements. Experience obtaining site development permits, CLOMR/LOMR approvals, and other design permits necessary for the construction of a project
Project management experience with civil and drainage projects including management of proposals, budgets, schedules, staff allocation, subconsultant management, and design deliverables
Experience with client development and management with the ability to create new project and client opportunities
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. Demonstrated leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC. Demonstrates strong competence in critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subconsultants and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently
Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently
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
Master's Degree in Civil Engineering
Project experience in the Houston area and with the Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD)
Project experience in the Austin area and with the City of Austin Watershed Department
Professional Engineering License (PE) in Louisiana
Project experience in Louisiana
Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) certification
Benefits
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Dental
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Disability
Life
Retirement savings
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.
Founded in 2011New York, New York, USA
10001+ employees
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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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Christopher Uckotter
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