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Civil Engineer-Water ResourcesWSP in the U.S. • New Orleans, LA, US
Civil Engineer-Water Resources

Civil Engineer-Water Resources

WSP in the U.S. • New Orleans, LA, US
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Overview

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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Civil Engineer-Water Resources for our New Orleans or Baton Rouge office. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established team with mentorship / managers and offers the ability to work on some of the most exciting infrastructure projects for our municipal and private clients. This opportunity offers a hybrid workplace model, designed to offer our staff greater flexibility, along with opportunities for career growth, advancement, and mentoring. Join us in doing purposeful, sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future!

This candidate will utilize their professional experience and technical knowledge of civil engineering to support a variety of civil projects that could include stormwater and drainage design, floodplain management and flood control, water / wastewater, site civil and utility design.

Your Impact

  • Manage projects as assigned, including assisting with project pursuits, development of scope and level of effort, project execution, and project closeout, ensuring compliance with scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
  • Work with our Louisiana team and support our engineering teams throughout the Southern region to deliver successful projects for our clients.
  • Perform and / or provide oversight over technical work including site visits, studies, data collection, analysis and evaluations, hydraulic calculations and modeling; prepare engineering reports and supporting calculations and documents, prepare construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Perform professional civil engineering work, develop design criteria, and assist with research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, infrastructure, and transportation channels to achieve overall project objectives.
  • Provide technical expertise on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
  • Analyzes topographic survey data and assists in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations.
  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic studies and design using hydrologic and hydraulic software.
  • Performs drainage system, stormwater management, potable water systems, and wastewater conveyance system design.
  • Prepare contract documents, including plans, specifications, cost estimating, and bid packages, and ensures that specifications, reports and analyses meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
  • Performs construction administration tasks.
  • Attend and participate in project team meetings, collaborate with staff-level engineers, and provide guidance to entry-level engineers.
  • Interface with clients and support business development initiatives.
  • Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on federal, state, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
  • Remain current in latest civil engineering techniques and practices.
  • 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or closely related discipline.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE License) in Louisiana required.
  • 5 + years of relevant post education experience in civil design and plan production for water resources, transportation and / or infrastructure projects.
  • Understanding of and familiarity with local and state design guidelines and standards.
  • Be highly proficient in AutoCAD and / or MicroStation, and similar design software programs.
  • Proficient in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, Hydraflow Stormsewers and similar design software programs
  • Effective self-leadership with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Demonstrated team leadership skills leading teams of other engineers and subconsultants in multi-disciplinary projects.
  • Strong verbal and written communications skills when interacting with others, with the ability to express intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Ability to work independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid and entry-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.
  • 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

  • Professional Engineer license in Louisiana.
  • Affiliation with professional societies.
  • 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. 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.

    Notes

    Notice to third party agencies : WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Any unsolicited resumes will become the property of WSP.

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