AVP Water/Wastewater Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement savings plans

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is looking for an AVP Water/Wastewater Engineer in Houston, Texas, to support the expansion of our water business. This pivotal role involves overseeing engineering projects, ensuring compliance with environmental laws, and mentoring junior staff.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, hold a multi-state Engineer license, and have significant experience in water resources engineering to deliver effective engineering solutions.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in water resources engineering.
• Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Experience with planning and conducting inspections.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight with data collection efforts for project data.
• Supervise civil engineering work including assessments and cost estimates.
• Lead larger-scale engineering projects and oversee budgets.

Skills

Water and wastewater engineering principles

Environmental laws and regulations

Technical writing

Critical thinking

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Engineering software

Predictive models

Job description

Job Opportunity

WSP is searching for an AVP Water/Wastewater Engineer to support expansion of our water business in Texas. The ideal candidate will have broad experience in the planning, design, and construction of water and wastewater treatment, pumping and conveyance facilities in the Texas area. Willingness and ability to develop new skills and work in cross‑functional teams performing other types of civil engineering work, such as stormwater and groundwater facilities, is mandatory.

Your Impact

• Provide oversight with data collection efforts for collecting, identifying, and compiling project data for incorporation into studies, reports, planning, and designs.
• Supervise or perform civil engineering work including review and assessment of existing public infrastructure facilities, developing alternative solutions, and preparing sketches, engineering analyses, and cost estimates in support of project work.
• Supervise or assist with the development of technologies, monitoring devices, analysis techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies and incorporate future‑ready solutions with civil engineering design standards.
• Supervise or assist in verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Supervise and prepare technical reports summarizing the results of engineering and alternatives analysis, presenting findings, conclusions and recommendations in a clear, well‑organized manner.
• Communicate clearly using verbal, written, and other communications media, including the ability to communicate using sketches and engineering drawings.
• Supervise or perform engineering analyses and calculations using electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.
• Assist technical staff and junior project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.
• Work with cross‑functional teams in executing project work.
• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners to complete various Federal, State, regional, and locally‑funded infrastructure projects.
• 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.
• Lead larger‑scale engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work and employees.
• Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated waste management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.
• Perform concept level design of treatment works and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models and computations for water and wastewater conveyance systems.
• Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of environmental problems and programs.
• Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, clean‑up, or address environmental issues or problems.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Remain current in latest water resources engineering techniques.
• Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.
• 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in water and wastewater engineering or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant post‑education experience in water resources engineering.
• Engineer license required (multi‑state preferred).
• Highly proficient with water and wastewater engineering principles, practices, and methods and their application to environmental and project work‑related issues.
• Strong knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Strong self‑leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid‑level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, math principles, predictive models, and tools.
• Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.
• Well‑developed critical thinking and problem‑solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• 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 in Engineering.
• 40‑Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

About WSP & Benefits

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. We partner with clients to help communities prosper. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

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.