WSP in the U.S. · 19 hours ago
Intermediate Professional, Water Resources Engineering
300 South Fourth Street, Las Vegas, NV, 89101, US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expWSP USA is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking an Intermediate Professional in Water Resources Engineering to provide support for environmental projects, including water supply management and pollution control, while ensuring quality standards are met.
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Responsibilities
With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from samples of water, sludge, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements and statistical analysis of environmental data
Perform basic professional water resources engineering work relating to water supply/quality/management, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, canal development, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, waste disposal, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the quality of the environment by averting the contamination and degradation of water resources
Provide input with ensuring that the planning and management of available water supply is adequately leveraged, treated, improved upon and remains safe for various end uses – recreationally, commercially, and/or industrially
Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various environmental issues, water cycles, and flow to determine the influence of weather and other environmental forces
Write technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and software
Assist technical staff and project managers with environmental risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with low-level threat mitigation activities and remediation projects
Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work
Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field work permitting
Complete training on assigned tasks
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
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline
1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering
Knowledge of water resource engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues
Familiarity with the concepts of professional water resources engineering work relating to water supply, quality, management, and treatment for various end uses – recreationally, commercially, and/or industrially
Highly familiar with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
Familiarity with the techniques used in identifying, measuring, sampling and studying environmental control
Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions
Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
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
Engineer in Training Certification
Prior design experience
A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations
Benefits
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Company
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