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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Water Resources Engineer – Ecosystem Restoration for our Lawrenceville, NJ office.. Design a variety of projects, such as stream and wetland restoration assessment, design and construction support services; dam removal and restoration; watershed feasibility studies and watershed planning.. Perform professional water resources engineering work and conduct investigations, analysis, and inspections relating to restoration projects, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.. Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.. High Competency levels in multiple disciplines including ecosystem restoration, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and stormwater management & best management practice design.

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Job Description This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Water Resources Engineer – Ecosystem Restoration for our Lawrenceville, NJ office. The following locations will also be considered: Philadelphia, PA and Morristown, NJ. Be involved in projects with our Water Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact <ul><li>Lead ecosystem restoration design projects that make a positive impact and are improving the environment.</li><li>Design a variety of projects, such as stream and wetland restoration assessment, design and construction support services; dam removal and restoration; watershed feasibility studies and watershed planning. </li><li>Perform professional water resources engineering work and conduct investigations, analysis, and inspections relating to restoration projects, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.</li><li>Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.</li><li>Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.</li><li>Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.</li><li>Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.</li><li>Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations.</li><li>Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).</li><li>Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.</li><li>Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.</li><li>Remain current in latest water resource engineering techniques.</li><li>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.</li><li>Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. </li></ul>Who You Are Required Qualifications <ul><li>Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.</li><li>3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering and ecosystem restoration. </li><li>Knowledge of water resource engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues.</li><li>Knowledge of New Jersey Department of Transportation design standards and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Permitting processes is a plus.</li><li>High Competency levels in multiple disciplines including ecosystem restoration, hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, and stormwater management & best management practice design.</li><li>Experience using various hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (e.g HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, StormCAD, Microstation and Civil 3D AutoCAD) is required. </li><li>Proven experience with ArcGIS is a plus.</li><li>Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.</li><li>Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.</li><li>Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.</li><li>Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, strong organizational skills, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.</li><li>Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.</li><li>Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.</li><li>Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.</li><li>Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) license (NJ preferred or ability to obtain within 6 months)</li><li>Master’s degree in water resources or environmental engineering</li><li>A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.</li><li>40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.</li><li>Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired. </li></ul>WSP Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation Expected Salary: $83,200 - $145,530 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific 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, and/or federal law. 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.

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