WSP is seeking an Entry-Level Water Resources Engineer to join our growing Northeast Water Practice in the Shelton, Connecticut office. This candidate will utilize their professional experience and technical knowledge of civil engineering, hydrology and hydraulics to support water resource projects focusing on drinking water treatment and distribution system planning, design and construction administration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare planning and engineering designs and bid packages for water distribution and treatment projects, as well as wastewater, drainage, site civil and water resources projects.

• Write reports documenting findings, conclusions and recommendations.

• Perform GIS and AutoCad Civil 3D analyses and design to support engineering and technical services.

• Attend project meetings involving communication to federal, state and local government officials.

• Research, evaluate and apply regulatory requirements, codes and guidelines from local, state and federal agencies.

• Perform construction administration and resident engineering services including observation of construction activities, completion of daily reports, taking measurements, and review of contractor submittals and invoices.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering or a related field with a strong foundation in water and wastewater engineering from an ABET accredited program.

• 0-2 years’ experience in a related field.

• Ability to obtain EIT in 6 months.

• Basic knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Basic knowledge of ArcGIS.

• Experience with MS Office software (Word, Excel, Power Point, & Project) required.

• Must function independently with minimal supervision in a multi-disciplinary team setting which includes engineers, planners and environmental scientists.

• Ability to perform field work/site visits required and some travel required. Must possess a valid US driver's license.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Must demonstrate strong organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take initiative ensuring the quality of deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant work experience in civil engineering, hydraulics, water and/or wastewater. Project experience in the CT/NY area a plus.

• EIT certification.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.

• Experience with WaterGEMS or Innovyze modeling software is a plus.

• Affiliations with professional societies and active industry and community involvement are highly desirable.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of 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 transportation, buildings, energy, water and environment sectors.

WSP provides 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 a key piece in our meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

Compensation:

Expected Salary: $56,300 - $92,840

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.

As a federal contractor and recipient of federal funds, WSP USA is a drug free workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer - Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status

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.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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.