Assistant Vice President, Water Resources Engineer

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Assistant Vice President, Water Resources Engineer for our Blue Bell, PA office. The following locations will also be considered: Philadelphia, PA. The candidate will 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.

Your Impact

• Perform high-level professional water resources engineering work and conducts more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections relating to stormwater facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, and dam and levee analysis and design and determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.

• Lead larger-scale engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.

• Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, and engineering contracts, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.

• Perform concept level design and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models and computations for storm water and watershed master planning, stream restoration, and water quality studies.

• Design a variety of facilities, such as bioretentions, green roofs, permeable pavements, stormwater ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities.

• Prepare watershed studies, floodplain studies, and evaluate regulated impoundment structures for compliance with regulations.

• Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of environmental problems and programs.

• Develop a client base for providing high level water resources engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.

• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

• Remain current in latest water resources 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.

• Review comprehensive technical reports and presentations that clearly explain analysis methods, findings and recommendations.

• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.

• Collaborate with, oversee and monitor cross-functional teams to execute mid-level projects which may include geotechnical work, environmental assessments, and regulatory permitting to provide future ready solutions for clients.

• Provide project level task management which may include developing budgets and tracking hours and expenses for task completion.

• Coordinate, review and approve infrastructure design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering.

• 10+ years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering.

• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).

• Highly proficient with water resources engineering principles, practices, and methods and their application to environmental and project work-related issues.

• Strong knowledge of relevant surface water laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

• Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

• Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.

• Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.

• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.

• Certified Floodplain Manager

• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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