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    Early Career Water Resources Engineer - Seattle, United States - WSP

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    New Graduate, Full
    Description

    This Opportunity

    WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Water Resources Engineer to support our Northwest & Pacific District. The candidate may sit in any of the following offices: Redmond WA, Seattle WA, Tacoma WA, Bend, OR 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.

    Takes part in providing local technical environmental planning assistance to minimize the environmental impacts of commercial, industrial, utility, transmission, development, infrastructure, construction, pipeline, and/or transportation related projects. Tasks may include providing support to technical staff and project managers on permitting, site and impact assessment, restoration, land use management plans, public involvement, and environmental regulatory compliance assignments. Generates accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

    Your Impact

  • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling of riverine systems as part of the Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) program for the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
  • Execute GIS-based one dimensional and two-dimensional flood risk modeling software applications such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, FLO-2D, and SWMM.
  • Prepare floodplain and watershed studies in compliance with FEMA standards and specifications and assist with Quality
  • Assurance and Quality Control for flood insurance study deliverables.
  • Execute established procedures, perform of routine calculations and process GIS data necessary to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling efforts.
  • Efficiently work with ArcGIS software and extensions in support of flood risk modeling and mapping and other water resources project needs.
  • Support Field Investigations including the collection and analysis of data used to support hydrologic and hydraulic modeling.
  • Prepare project reports including engineering calculations, planning, and drafting technical engineering reports, research, and data entry.
  • Work with a team of Water Resources Engineers and GIS specialists supporting various planning and water resources, flood risk management and environmental restoration projects.
  • Complete training on assigned tasks.
  • 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.
  • 0-1 years of relevant work experience.
  • Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
  • Familiarity with the concepts of professional water resources engineering work relating to water supply, quality, management, and treatment for various end uses – recreationally, commercially, and/or industrially.
  • 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.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
  • Preferred Qualifications

  • Engineer in Training Certification.
  • Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
  • Coursework in hydrology / hydraulics and other relevant subjects
  • Geographical Information Systems experience such as ESRI ArcGIS, QGIS, Manifold, etc.
  • Experience with modeling programs such as: HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, HEC-GeoRAS, SSA
  • A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
  • 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: $66,600 - $83,300

    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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    Additional Requirements

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.


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