Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer

WSP

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Senior Water/Wastewater Engineer to support our Northeast Water District which include offices in Providence RI, Boston MA, Shelton CT, and Glastonbury CT. The successful candidate will be involved in projects with our Water/Wastewater Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

WSP employees actively champion Inclusion & Diversity programs and initiatives throughout the country at the national, regional, and local levels. Here in the Northeast region, we act on the company’s inclusion, diversity, equity, and belonging principles through a variety of committees that partner with professional organizations, lead STEM outreach in our communities, facilitate regular learning opportunities through Lunch & Learn discussions and weekly “Inclusion & Diversity Moments,” and promote Inclusion & Diversity throughout the office through a variety of initiatives designed to reduce bias and raise awareness. Upper management supports these initiatives and all employees are invited to join their local councils or apply to become an “Inclusion & Diversity Ambassador,” which brainstorm and implement the various initiatives and programs.

Your Impact

  • Responsibilities include management of clients, projects, and staff involved in a variety of water and wastewater projects in the Northeast. 
  • Experience in projects that include water and wastewater conveyance, pumping and treatment, and public/private utility infrastructure, as well as experience in client development. 
  • Successful candidate will:
  • Represent WSP in dealing directly with private and public clients.
  • Provide oversite and management for a variety of planning, design and construction projects.
  • Design treatment, distribution and conveyance, pumping and storage facilities and prepare detailed engineering and planning reports, construction drawings and specifications.
  • Lead or support regulatory process with client and/or partners. 
  • Mentor, delegate and supervise tasks performed by engineering staff.
  • Develop business through existing and new client relationships.
  • 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 Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Water Resources or related fields.
  • 7+ years’ experience in an engineering office with a focus on wastewater infrastructure design (sewers, pump station, wastewater treatment plant); and water infrastructure (water treatment, distribution and pump stations, and storage).
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) in MA, RI, CT, or NY, or the ability to obtain a license within one year. 
  • Successful candidates must have the ability to work both independently and within a team environment with the capability to delegate and supervise tasks to support staff.
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D including pipe networks. Experience with WaterCAD, SewerCAD, HydroCAD, and/or Plant 3D a plus.
  • Strong writing skills to support technical reporting as well as strong oral communication skills are required.
  • Demonstrated client relationship and project management experience.
  • Ability to perform field work/site visits required and some travel required. Must possess a valid US driver's license. Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. 
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master's degree is a plus.
  • Current NCEES record is a plus. 

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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.

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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