Senior Pipeline / Pump Systems Engineer (Water / Wastewater)

Overview

WSP is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture.

WSP USA has a career opportunity for a Senior Pipeline / Pump System Engineer (Water / Wastewater) to join our Design Center in Tempe, AZ that supports both municipal and industrial projects in Arizona and across the Southwest US. This position interacts with all members of the project team, including the client and construction contractors.

Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established engineering consulting firm that values its employee's technical contributions? If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you, and we encourage you to apply. WSP is committed to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We offer a varied and interesting diversity of clients and projects. We'd love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated, and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality. Project management experience is preferred.

Your Impact

Provide engineering services in support of planning, studies, analysis, and design of water conveyance / distribution systems, as well as wastewater collection systems, which includes pump / lift stations, wells, chemical feed systems, and storage reservoirs

Primary focus for project work will be the development of engineering studies, design reports, construction documents, and construction oversight / administration related to water / wastewater infrastructure in the municipal and industrial markets.

Produce drawings, calculations, and other engineering documentation following good engineering practices, relevant codes, and standards

Create detailed designs of water and wastewater piping systems

Setup and perform hydraulic modeling for water and sewer systems

Prepare pump and piping system calculations

Perform pipe stress analysis

Develop / supervise preparation of technical pipe, pump, and equipment specifications

Check design computations and quantity estimates

Coordinate and interface with vendors

Prepare technical evaluations of supplier's proposals

Work with CAD designers to prepare plans / drawings for water and wastewater infrastructure systems using industry-standard design platforms, such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit, etc. Ability to use CAD software is considered a plus

Develop scope, costs, budgets and schedules for studies, design and construction services related to water and wastewater projects, including pipeline and pump stations.

Assist in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects

Give effective presentations to clients

Work and communicate with project management team

Assure that all work on assigned projects is timely, accurate and of high quality

Organize, plan, and coordinate own work; and resources assigned on specific projects

Work with and mentor junior staff

Occasional field work and travel to project sites. Approximately 5% overnight travel.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

BS degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related engineering degree. MS is a plus

PE or PE eligibility required

Minimum 7 - 10 years + relevant experience

Demonstrated engineering experience in small to large-sized, multi-disciplined water / wastewater projects, including responsibility for client interactions and successful engineering project delivery with respect to scope, schedule, quality, and budget

Demonstrated experience with planning, studies, analysis, and design of water conveyance / distribution systems, as well as wastewater collection systems, which includes pump / lift stations, wells, chemical feed systems, and storage reservoirs

Project management responsibility experience preferred.

Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills; and ability to work on multiple, unique assignments simultaneously

Excellent written and oral communication skills necessary

Ability to coordinate meetings, conduct effective client presentations, and prepare written reports

Self-motivated, team-oriented, hardworking, and intent on doing great work

Ability and willingness to travel to project sites for occasional field work. Approximately 5% overnight travel.

Must background check, and have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving policy

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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race / Age / Color / Religion / Sex / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / National Origin / Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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