Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social, and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 
 
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Consultant, Hydrotechnical Engineer for our Wexford, PA office. Be involved in projects with our Geohazard Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Provide hydrotechnical engineering solutions including both assessment and mitigation design. Assessment may include hydrologic, hydraulic, fluvial geomorphic, and sediment transport analyses. Mitigation design will include controlling scour and lateral migration through technical engineering design for the stream, riverine, and floodplain environment.
• Hydrology and hydraulic numerical and analytical modeling using spreadsheet-based tools, and/or software such as 1D HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS programs, or other 2D hydrodynamic modeling tools.
• Civil layout, grading, and/or drainage design.
• Compiling construction documents including design drawings and specifications.
• Construction and field experience.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients, regulators, and other stakeholders.
• Assist with the development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
• Mentor and direct junior staff in design activities.
• Serve as design task manager with the intent to progress to project manager for pipeline hydrotechnical analysis and design projects.
• Travel to perform site visits, meet with clients, and monitor construction as required.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or similar.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in civil and water engineering.
• Professional Engineer certification.
• Ability to direct others in the field such as subcontractors and provide construction quality assurance.
• Effective communication (verbally and written) skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient at software such as Autodesk Civil3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or similar.
• Experience managing projects.
• Experience in midstream pipeline hydrotechnical work.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120).
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
• This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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