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SalaryAt WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Director, Water and Wastewater Facilities and Conveyancefor our Houston, Texas location. We are looking for an individual who is inspired to grow with us and become an integral part of our team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of our dynamic and highly talented multi-disciplinary team supporting municipal water / wastewater/Stormwater projects including pump stations, storage and treatment facilities, and collection and Conveyance systems.
- Work closely with our Texas Water/Wastewater Business Line leader to identify and position for projects in the Houston Metro area and across Texas.
- Lead and mentor junior staff in developing their skills in planning, design and construction management of Water and Wastewater projects.
- 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.
- Perform and/or provide oversight over technical work including site visits, pilot testing and 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.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in a water or wastewater related course of study or closely related discipline.
- 10+ years of relevant post education experience in water/wastewater engineering, demonstrating well developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Demonstrated team leadership skills leading teams of other engineers and subconsultants in multi-disciplinary projects,
- Effective external leadership skills including effectively interacting with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
- 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.
- Highly proficient with water/wastewater engineering principles, practices, and methods and their application to environmental and project work-related issues, including strong knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Professional Engineer in Texas required.
- 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.
- Ability to work 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.
- 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.
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