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Senior Water Resources Engineer

Tampa, FL · On-site

This individual would be involved in projects with our US Mine Waste and US Mine Water Team and be ... Perform professional water resources engineering work and conduct investigations, analysis, and ...

Stantec

Senior Water Resources Engineer

Denver, CO · On-site

As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will be leading and growing the technical water resources ... A strong background in mine water management, mine closure, and feasibility studies for the mining ...

ITASCA North America

Principal Hydrogeologist

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$150K - $200K/yr

... engineering geology, and numerical modeling capabilities into stronger solutions for clients. What you'll do * Provide senior technical leadership on hydrogeology, mine water, and groundwater-related ...

Itascacg

... engineering geology, and numerical modeling capabilities. What you'll do * Provide senior technical leadership on mining geochemistry, hydrogeochemistry, mine water, and environmental projects.

ITASCA North America

Senior Hydrogeologist

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$105K - $130K/yr

Mining experience is strongly valued, particularly in mine water management, dewatering ... Advanced degree in hydrogeology, geochemistry, environmental engineering, or a related field.

ITASCA North America

Principal Hydrogeologist

Denver, CO · On-site

$70K - $89K/yr

... engineering geology, and numerical modeling capabilities into stronger solutions for clients. What you'll do * Provide senior technical leadership on hydrogeology, mine water, and groundwater-related ...

Itascacg

Principal Geochemist (USA)

Denver, CO · On-site

... engineering geology, and numerical modeling capabilities. What you'll do * Provide senior technical leadership on mining geochemistry, hydrogeochemistry, mine water, and environmental projects.

ITASCA North America

Principal Geochemist

Denver, CO · On-site +1

$150K - $200K/yr

... engineering geology, and numerical modeling capabilities. What you'll do * Provide senior technical leadership on mining geochemistry, hydrogeochemistry, mine water, and environmental projects.

Itascacg

$50K - $64K/yr

... engineering geology, and numerical modeling capabilities into stronger solutions for clients. What you'll do * Provide senior technical leadership on hydrogeology, mine water, and groundwater-related ...

ITASCA North America

Principal Geochemist

Denver, CO · On-site

$15/hr

... engineering geology, and numerical modeling capabilities. What you'll do * Provide senior technical leadership on mining geochemistry, hydrogeochemistry, mine water, and environmental projects.

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Senior Water Resources Engineer

Tampa, FL • On-site

WSP
Civil Engineering Construction • 10K+ employees
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Job description


This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Water Resource Engineer for the Mine Waste East Team in Tampa, FL. This individual would be involved in projects with our US Mine Waste and US Mine Water Team and be a part of a growing organization that is uniquely positioned to solve our client's most challenging projects. In this role you will have the opportunity to work as a part of a regional team on challenging mining, heavy civil, and geotechnical projects.
Your Impact
  • Determine well-defined data collection methods for collecting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from samples of water, sludge, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.
  • Perform professional water resources engineering work and conduct investigations, analysis, and inspections relating to water supply/quality/management, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, canal development, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, waste disposal, and pollution control and treatment activities to avert the contamination and degradation of water resources and determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
  • Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work, assist with mass balance calculations, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
  • Research environmental databases regarding historical property land uses.
  • Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
  • Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
  • Assist with development and scoping of various project initiatives.
  • Perform concept level design of treatment works and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models and computations for storm water, groundwater, and watershed master planning, stream and wetland restoration, and water quality studies.
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations.
  • Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of environmental data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level threat mitigation activities.
  • Prepare watershed studies, floodplain studies, and evaluate regulated impoundment structures for compliance with regulations.
  • Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
  • Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
  • Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
  • Remain current in latest water resource engineering techniques.
  • 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.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
  • 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering.
  • Engineer in Training Certification.
  • Proficient knowledge of water resource engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues.
  • Working knowledge of Stormwater and Groundwater Management, Drainage, Erosion and Sediment Control, Hydrology & Hydraulics Design, Watershed Studies, Water Balance Studies, Floodplain Delineation, etc.
  • Working knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
  • Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
  • Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
  • Adept at coordinating technical matters with public and private groups.
  • Experience with and working knowledge of surface water and groundwater analysis, hydrologic methodologies/models (TR-55, HEC-HMS, etc.), hydraulic models (HEC-RAS, HEC-GeoRAS, ICPR, MIKE SHE / MIKE 11, SWMM, MODFLOW, GW Vistas, FLO-2D etc.), and with ESRI ArcGIS software.
  • Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
  • 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
  • Master's degree in engineering.
  • Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
  • Experience in executing small to mid-size projects.
  • Experience in mine water management and streams and wetlands design
  • 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
  • Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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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.
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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.
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