WSP
Senior Vice President, Water Resources Engineering
WSP, Springfield, IL
Job Description
This Opportunity
Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply systems, and sewage treatment. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
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About Us
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.
www.wsp.com
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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
This Opportunity
Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply systems, and sewage treatment. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
- Perform hydrologic analyses through the application of statistical and/or rainfall-runoff simulation methodologies
- Perform hydraulic analyses through the application of steady and unsteady flow 1- dimensional models as well as 2-dimensionl models
- Utilization of GIS software analyses to develop and support engineering and technical parameters used in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports documenting hydrologic and hydraulic models developed and the results obtained and applied to the specific project demands.
- Complete field inspections of project sites to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the drainage patterns and controls. Prepare comprehensive written inspection reports as required.
- Perform watershed planning studies to achieve flood reduction, water quality and/or ecological benefits. Coordinate as needed with environmental professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to the specific planning issues.
- As part of client support, prepare and submit the requisite applications for permits and support documentation required by the various regulatory agencies with jurisdictional purview over water resources projects.
- Provide support to a diverse team of professionals in multiple offices throughout the country.
- Conduct assignments/projects with a high degree of initiative and independence.
- Complete tasks on schedule with pride and ownership of your work.
- Provide guidance and expertise to company staff and clients to resolve complex water resources related problems and issues.
- Attend project meetings with clients and local government officials to assist with the presentation and explanation of the water resources aspects of the project.
- Deploy to state or federally declared flood disaster areas to assist local officials with damage assessment if desired.
- Manage a team of engineers to oversee design objectives and review deliverables prior to client submittal.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- A minimum of 15 years of relevant experience.
- PE required with registration preferred in at least Illinois or capable of being registered within 6 month of hire.
- Proficient with hydrologic and hydraulic models especially HEC-HMS,HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, and SRH-2D.
- Proficient with ESRI ArcGIS software including 3D Analyst and Spatial Analyst or equivalent software.
- Detailed oriented and a work ethic to achieve high quality results.
- Perform hydrologic analyses through the application of statistical and/or rainfall-runoff simulation methodologies
- Perform hydraulic analyses through the application of steady and unsteady flow 1- dimensional models as well as 2-dimensionl models
- Utilization of GIS software analyses to develop and support engineering and technical parameters used in hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.
- Prepare comprehensive technical reports documenting hydrologic and hydraulic models developed and the results obtained and applied to the specific project demands.
- Complete field inspections of project sites to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the drainage patterns and controls. Prepare comprehensive written inspection reports as required.
- Perform watershed planning studies to achieve flood reduction, water quality and/or ecological benefits. Coordinate as needed with environmental professionals to ensure a comprehensive approach to the specific planning issues.
- As part of client support, prepare and submit the requisite applications for permits and support documentation required by the various regulatory agencies with jurisdictional purview over water resources projects.
- Provide support to a diverse team of professionals in multiple offices throughout the country.
- Conduct assignments/projects with a high degree of initiative and independence.
- Complete tasks on schedule with pride and ownership of your work.
- Provide guidance and expertise to company staff and clients to resolve complex water resources related problems and issues.
- Attend project meetings with clients and local government officials to assist with the presentation and explanation of the water resources aspects of the project.
- Deploy to state or federally declared flood disaster areas to assist local officials with damage assessment if desired.
- Manage a team of engineers to oversee design objectives and review deliverables prior to client submittal.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
#LI-MF1
About Us
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.
www.wsp.com
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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.