Lead Water Resources Engineer/Project Manager

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

Seeking a Lead Project Manager with hydrologic and hydraulic modelling experience to join our Durham, NC based Water Resources Group. This individual will assist in the management of engineering tasks and projects, including cost estimates and scheduling. The ideal candidate will have proven success in leading staff and a demonstrated ability to meet challenging schedule and budget requirements.

The applicant will also assist with various engineering projects related to water resources and civil engineering. These projects may include, but are not limited to, hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses, dam inundation studies, storm water planning and design, and watershed master planning. Typical clients include FEMA, NCDOT, Duke Energy, CSX and various state and local governments. These tasks will involve the use of various H&H engineering software as well as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software.

Your Impact

• Lead a project team, ensuring that project deliverables are met, and ensuring schedule and budget expectations are adhered to.

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate staffing levels needed for projects.

• Assist with client and project development - track opportunities, identify client needs, assist with proposals and marketing materials where needed.

• Develop a strategic plan for engineering sales and services line expansion/diversification.

• Work on complex hydrologic and hydraulic analyses.

• Develop engineering databases, reports, and work maps.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering or related field.

• 7+ years of water resources experience

• Experience with the NFIP and FEMA's Risk Mapping Assessment and Planning (MAP) Program

• Registration as a licensed Professional Engineer is required.

• Demonstrated ability to lead a project team.

• Good interpersonal skills.

• Ability to handle working on multiple projects at the same time.

• Strong understanding of H&H principles and software, including HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, SWMM, and GIS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Floodplain Manager.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

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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.

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