Early-Career Water Resources Engineer - Hydrology & Design

WSP Global Inc.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in the United States is seeking an entry-level Water Resources Engineer to assist with analysis, design, and documentation across water supply, stormwater, hydrology, hydraulics, and related environmental projects.

You will collect environmental data, support site assessments, maintain quality controls, and help prepare technical reports while adhering to safety policies and project schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with focus in Water Resources.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with water supply, quality, management and treatment concepts.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and record-keeping requirements.
• Clear communication with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently or in a team to meet objectives.

Responsibilities

• Collect and compile environmental data from samples of water, sludge, and other matrices for analysis.
• Study water cycles and determine the influence of weather and environmental forces.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate measurements.
• Assist with basic professional water resources engineering work across related domains.
• Assist with site verification and provide entry-level technical assistance on environmental issues.
• Generate complete, accurate documentation using electronic systems and field notebooks.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures and keep records up to date.
• Complete training on assigned tasks and adhere to company policies.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Research skills

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Technical writing

Office software

Spreadsheets

Predictive models

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Office software

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in the United States is seeking an entry-level Water Resources Engineer to assist with analysis, design, and documentation across water supply, stormwater, hydrology, hydraulics, and related environmental projects.

You will collect environmental data, support site assessments, maintain quality controls, and help prepare technical reports while adhering to safety policies and project schedules.