WSP in the U.S. · 4 hours ago
Vice President Civil/Water Resources Engineer
WSP is a global leader in environmental consulting with expertise in ESG, climate resiliency, and earth sciences. The Vice President Civil/Water Resources Engineer will lead civil, water resources, and hydrotechnical projects while supervising engineering staff and supporting business development efforts.
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Responsibilities
Lead staff in developing hydrologic and hydraulic numerical and analytical models using software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM and other hydrologic and hydraulic analyses
Create civil engineering construction document packages including drawings, specifications, and estimates
Oversee construction quality assurance activities and participate in field investigations
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 in a wide range of technical roles from an individual subject matter expert to project managing multi-disciplinary teams
Prepare technical reports and presentations for clients, regulators, and other stakeholders
Lead development and scoping of projects
Mentor and direct junior staff in design activities
Support and lead business development including existing and new opportunities
Support and lead proposal preparation including technical approaches and pricing
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Environmental Engineering
20+ years of relevant post education experience in civil and water resources engineering
Professional Engineer certification
Proficient knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design, construction, and the application to environmental permitting related issues
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members
Lead design tasks of hydrologic modeling, hydraulic modeling, scour analyses and other related engineering design
Lead the preparation of plans and grading design (using Autodesk Civil3D), specifications and cost estimates for construction
Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements with working knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
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 and Word
Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical work week
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Master's degree in civil engineering or environmental engineering
Experience managing mid- to large-sized multidisciplinary projects while employed at a consulting firm
Experience managing and mentoring staff
Benefits
Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and 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
WSP in the U.S.
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