Senior Water Resources Engineer - WSP USA

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's Resilient Environment Business Group is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer to help lead our storm water and surface water consulting team in Los Angeles, CA. Bachelors Water Resources or related engineering field is required, with a minimum of 12+ years experience field sampling for water quality / environmental analytes.   The ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to maintain and grow our environmental consulting business and possess knowledge and technical skills in storm water management, TMDLs, indicator bacteria, water quality resources, environmental permitting, and municipal, commercial and industrial NPDES compliance. We are looking for a candidate who is excited about the opportunity to mentor staff, promote excellence, and take part our varied field activities.  We are also hard working team who also finds time to enjoy the best of our local area - don't be surprised if we ask you to join us on a hike for lunch, or to bring your board to hit the beach after work!  

Your Impact

• Has managed surface water collection monitoring programs
• Expertise in California in Stormwater Regulatory Environment
• Oversight, QA/QC, and mentoring of junior staff
• Coordinate and lead multi-discipline teams
• Lead project teams, 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
• Participate with leadership in developing strategic plan for Souther California
• Maintain relationships with key client project managers
• Support proposal preparation work and technical work scope development
• Market and develop new work to support the continued growth of the practice area
• Recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work
• Travel to project(s) as needed for the execution of project goals    

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• B.S. in Water Resources Engineering or related field required
• 12+ years relevant experience
• Proven track record marketing and developing new work
• Expertise knowledge of local (southern California) water resource market
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with, mentor and direct engineers, scientists and technicians
• Exhibit ability to successfully track and meet budgets and schedules
• Demonstrated experience selling, managing, performing and consulting on projects and programs including a wide range of project sizes

WSP Benefits: 

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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: $141,000-$209,440

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.

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