Early Career Water Resources Engineer

Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Water Resource Engineer for our Redmond, WA office. The following offices will also be considered: Seattle, WA and Portland, OR. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact

• Complete hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using spreadsheet-based tools, and/or software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS programs, or other 2D hydrodynamic modeling tools (i.e., HEC-RAS 2D, TUFLOW, etc.).
• Assess open-channel and floodplain erosion and scour processes and develop mitigation strategies such as scour countermeasures considering environment and natural design (i.e., fish passage, habitat, etc.).
• Assess geomorphic and sediment transport processes.
• Complete basin or site-scale water balance and water supply assessments using software such as GoldSim.
• Design storm drain, culverts, pressurized piping/pump systems, open channels and diversions.
• Prepare civil layout, grading and/or drainage design (i.e., Autodesk Civil3D).
• Develop construction documents including design drawings and specifications.
• Provide on-site construction quality assurance (CQA) and construction oversight.
• Conduct field investigations, such as surface water measurement and sampling.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus on hydrology, hydraulics and design.
• EIT Certification
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus on hydrology or hydraulics.

Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
Expected Salary: $70,000 - $90,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.
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