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WSP is seeking a dedicated Early Career Water Resources Engineer for its Brentwood, TN office. The selected candidate will participate in projects with our TN, AL, MS Water Team, contributing to an expanding organization that addresses client objectives and provides effective solutions to unique coastal challenges.  Through our projects, you'll have the opportunity to participate in flood risk assessment, flood mitigation strategies, design green infrastructure, and support community resilience to climate change. The dynamic nature of our work means every project presents unique technical challenges and the chance to make a tangible difference by preserving water quality and preventing environmental degradation. Joining our team means being at the forefront of stormwater innovation, where your contributions help shape a healthier, more sustainable world.  Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the analysis, development, and design of processes and infrastructure relating to stormwater facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, roadway drainage, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, river/stream/habitat restoration, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the quality of the environment by averting the contamination and degradation of water resources.

• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-discipline team of engineers to execute project work.
• Assist with performing basic professional water resources engineering work relating to stormwater design, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, river/stream/habitat restoration.
• Construct simple and complex hydraulic and hydrologic models using programs such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, ICPR, and PCSWMM.
• Work in a geographic information systems (GIS) environment, such as ArcGIS, to develop model parameters, create maps, and support spatial analyses.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Regularly coordinate and communicate with project teams and supervisor. Attend and participate in project team meetings.
• Prepare technical reports and assist in developing project submittals and mapping deliverables.
• 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.

Required Qualifications
 

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with the concepts of professional water resources engineering work relating to hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater management, and drainage design.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• 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:

• Engineer in Training (E.I.T) Certification.
• Prior internship related to civil and/or water resources engineering.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, SWMM, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, MicroStation, Power GEOPAK, OpenRoads Designer).
• Familiarity with FEMA floodplain mapping processes or the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP)
• Exposure to programming or scripting (e.g., Python) for engineering or geospatial applications.
• A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations.