Assistant Vice President, Water Resources Engineering (New Orleans)

Water Resources Engineering Opportunity

This opportunity provides subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site / phase water resources engineering work processes, due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, and environmental permitting projects. Ensures project elements and processes relating to water supply, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling / mapping, hydrologic / hydraulic modeling, river / stream / habitat restoration and fish passage, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the environment are conveyed and acted upon with a high level of quality and compliance. Responsible for providing situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future environmental challenges, and that documentation and recommendations accurately account for and address long-term risks to ecological and human health. Leads environmental site assessments, corrective strategies, classification of contaminated materials, and treatment, disposal, and / or onsite remediation activities to avert degradation of water resources. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

Provide oversight with data collection efforts for collecting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from samples of water, sludge, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys. Perform high-level professional water resources engineering work and conducts more complex / comprehensive investigations and inspections 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, and pollution control and treatment activities to avert the contamination and degradation of water resources and determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits. Ensure and validate 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. Develop advanced technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to reduce the volume and toxicity of pollutants, account for the negative environmental impact of industrial facilities, power plants, and transportation vehicles / systems, and allow for greater use of water resources. Lead larger-scale engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees. Lead environmental site assessments (Phase I and II). Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated waste management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and / or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards. Perform concept level design of treatment works and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models and computations for storm water and watershed master planning, stream restoration, and water quality studies. Design water purification methods through desalination or creating new equipment for contaminant transport when water is used for irrigation purposes. Design a variety of facilities, such as bioretentions, green roofs, permeable pavements, stormwater ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities. Prepare watershed studies, floodplain studies, and evaluate regulated impoundment structures for compliance with regulations. Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of environmental problems and programs. Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, clean-up, or address environmental issues or problems. Develop action plans for larger-scale pollution, corrosion, hazardous waste, and environmental control programs. Develop a client base for providing high level water resources engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities. Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development. Remain current in latest water resources engineering techniques. Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients. 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline. 10+ years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering. Engineer license required (multi-state preferred). Highly proficient with water resources engineering principles, practices, and methods and their application to environmental and project work-related issues. Highly proficient with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products., and mitigation programs. Strong knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations. Well-defined experience in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM guidelines and industry standards. Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies. Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization. Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA / QC. Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, math principles, predictive models, and tools. Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity. Well-developed 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 subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug / alcohol and harassment policies. Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Engineering. 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred. Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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.

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.