Water Resources Engineer

4 days ago


Denver, Colorado, United States WSP Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Water Resources Engineer to join our team in Lakewood, CO. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing stormwater management solutions for mining facilities across the country and globally.

Key Responsibilities
  • Perform hydraulic and hydraulic modeling and drainage/civil design
  • Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and drainage/civil design
  • Prepare detailed calculation packages including proper documentation and references
  • Assist with the development of civil reports, drawings, and specifications
  • Design channels and energy dissipation structures that include concrete, riprap, articulated concrete block, fabric-formed concrete, and baffle blocks for erosion control
  • Work with CAD designers to produce construction-level drawings including grading, drainage, and roadway plans, profiles, details, and sections
  • Perform work in accordance with an agreed-upon scope, budget, and schedule
  • Interact with clients, subcontractors, and other business partners in a confident and professional manner
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering
  • 0 to 3 years of relevant work experience in water resources engineering
  • Proficient knowledge of stormwater evaluation and design engineering principles, practices, and processes
  • Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
  • Ability to work independently and in a team environment
  • Proficient with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
  • 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 Qualifications
  • Master's Degree in Engineering with a focus on Hydrology/Hydraulics
  • Engineer in Training Certification
  • Basic knowledge of industry software programs (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and AutoCAD Civil 3D)
  • Experience with frequency storm and probable maximum precipitation hydrologic analyses
  • Experience with hydraulic analyses and design of channels, culverts, bridges, flow measurement, and flood mapping
  • Field/Construction experience, 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. Are you ready to get started?



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