Early Professional, Water Resources Engineering

WSP; Florida; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Florida is seeking an entry-level Water Resources Engineer to support analysis, development, and design of water supply, stormwater, and hydrologic modeling projects. Under supervision, you will collect data, perform basic engineering tasks, and generate clear documentation.

You will study water cycles, assist with quality control, safety, and regulatory compliance, and help with field work and entry-level technical issues. Travel may be required depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with focus in Water Resources or related discipline.
• Strong research skills and analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with water resources engineering concepts, including water supply, quality, management, and treatment.
• Knowledge of environmental laws, regulations, and record-keeping requirements.
• Effective communication to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and as part of a team.
• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Willingness to travel occasionally as project needs dictate.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, collect and compile environmental data from samples for analysis.
• Study water cycles and flow directions to assess weather and environmental impacts.
• Maintain quality control standards for accurate measurements.
• Assist with basic professional water resources engineering tasks related to water resources, hydrology, hydraulics, and related fields.
• Assist with site verification and provide entry-level technical assistance on environmental issues.
• Generate complete, accurate documentation using electronic systems and field notebook.
• Follow safety guidelines and site procedures, including data and logbook maintenance.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible decision-making regarding company funds and resources per WSP policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Technical writing

Teamwork

Self-leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Office automation

Spreadsheets

Job description

This Opportunity

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the analysis, development, and design of processes and infrastructure relating to water supply, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, 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, collect and compile environmental data from samples of water, sludge, and other matrices for analysis.
• Study water cycles and directions in which water flows to determine the influence of weather and other environmental forces.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements.
• Assist with performing basic professional water resources engineering work relating to water supply/quality/management, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, canal development, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, waste disposal, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the quality of the environment by averting the contamination and degradation of water resources.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site, providing entry-level technical assistance on various environmental issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems and field/work site notebook.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site‑specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of sample collection, location data, statistical documentation, and logbooks.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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 or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• 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.
• Competent 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
  

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