Assistant Consultant, Water/Wastewater Engineering - WSP USA
Houston, TX
About the Job
This Opportunity
Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the analysis, development, and design of processes and infrastructure relating to water supply, water/wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pumping/lift stations, water storage, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the quality of the environment by averting the contamination and degradation of water resources. 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
+ Under general supervision, evaluate, plan, design, permit, and support management of projects for water/wastewater treatment and conveyance (pipelines, treatment, and pumping facilities).
+ Assist with performing basic engineering work relating to water conveyance and distribution, including pump stations and storage facilities.
+ Assist with performing basic engineering work relating to wastewater conveyance and collection, including lift stations and force mains.
+ Assist with performing basic engineering work relating to improvements and retrofitting of existing water and wastewater treatment plans.
+ Assist with preparing calculations, analytic models, written studies, and project design technical reports.
+ 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, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering.
+ Demonstrated ability to use standard computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required.
+ 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.
+ Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
+ Strong 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.
+ Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
+ Valid Texas driver’s license or the ability to get one within 6 months of hiring.
+ Engineer in Training Certification or the ability to get certification within 6 months of hiring.
+ 1 year of engineering related experience in water/wastewater industry, preferably post-graduation.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience utilizing engineering design software such as Civil 3D or Revit.
+ Experience utilizing analysis software such as WaterGEMS, MathCAD, or ArcGIS.
+ A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
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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.
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.
Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the analysis, development, and design of processes and infrastructure relating to water supply, water/wastewater treatment facilities, water distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pumping/lift stations, water storage, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the quality of the environment by averting the contamination and degradation of water resources. 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
+ Under general supervision, evaluate, plan, design, permit, and support management of projects for water/wastewater treatment and conveyance (pipelines, treatment, and pumping facilities).
+ Assist with performing basic engineering work relating to water conveyance and distribution, including pump stations and storage facilities.
+ Assist with performing basic engineering work relating to wastewater conveyance and collection, including lift stations and force mains.
+ Assist with performing basic engineering work relating to improvements and retrofitting of existing water and wastewater treatment plans.
+ Assist with preparing calculations, analytic models, written studies, and project design technical reports.
+ 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, Mechanical or Environmental Engineering.
+ Demonstrated ability to use standard computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required.
+ 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.
+ Familiarity with relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
+ Strong 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.
+ Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
+ Valid Texas driver’s license or the ability to get one within 6 months of hiring.
+ Engineer in Training Certification or the ability to get certification within 6 months of hiring.
+ 1 year of engineering related experience in water/wastewater industry, preferably post-graduation.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Experience utilizing engineering design software such as Civil 3D or Revit.
+ Experience utilizing analysis software such as WaterGEMS, MathCAD, or ArcGIS.
+ A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
#LI-MF1
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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