Engineer - Clean Water

WSP in the U.S.; Michigan; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking an Engineer for the Asset Consultancy Team, focused on delivering potable water infrastructure projects. You will collaborate with other professionals to ensure project quality and client satisfaction, while developing innovative engineering solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering degree, experience in Clean Water infrastructure, and proficiency in hydraulic modelling software. This role offers diverse challenges and the opportunity to enhance your technical skills.

Qualifications

• Solid background in Clean Water infrastructure and understanding of Asset Management.
• Proven experience delivering potable water projects at high standards.
• Good IT skills in MS Office, GIS, and network modelling applications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver feasibility studies for potable water infrastructure.
• Conduct hydraulic modelling and asset risk prioritisation.
• Work closely with clients to meet project expectations.

Skills

Clean Water infrastructure

Asset Management

Communication skills

Hydraulic modelling

GIS

Network modelling software

Education

Relevant engineering degree

Tools

InfoWorks WS Pro

Synergi

Epanet

Job description

Overview

What if you could shape a career as unique as you? At WSP, you can always find opportunities to grow and do what matters to you. Make the most of our global reach to discover new challenges and chances to work with diverse, talented individuals who will help you expand your horizons.

A Little More About Your Role

As an Engineer within the Asset Consultancy Team you would work in a team environment alongside other WSP Engineers, Hydraulic Modellers and Asset Planners in the delivery of potable water infrastructure projects. Your responsibilities will involve ensuring accurate and efficient delivery of high profile projects for internal & external Clients that primarily involve UK utilities but also private developers and local authorities. You will exercise independent engineering judgement and have the opportunity to provide innovative solutions to engineering problems. You will be a proactive and collaborative team member.

The role will enable you to further develop and use your technical skills, applying your expertise to help us continue driving forward in terms of both technical quality and service efficiency.

A typical week would include (but not be limited to)

• Delivery of feasibility studies / options development for potable water (infrastructure and / or non-infrastructure).
• Hydraulic modelling (network model builds/upgrades/calibration/operational response/mains flushing programming)
• Asset risk prioritisation modelling
• Water quality modelling, assessment of options and development of solutions
• Growth studies and network capacity checks
• Work closely with Clients to ensure projects are delivered to their expectations in terms of quality, time and budget
• Undertaking own continuing professional development under guidance from People Managers and assisting junior staff with same.
• Operating in accordance with the corporate health and safety, environmental and quality standards of WSP and associated client requirements.
• Maintain project related health and safety strategies, including risk assessments; and
• Operate in accordance with the corporate health and safety, environment and quality standards
• Successful candidates will become part of a respected and ambitious company with excellent career prospects.

You will work as part of an award-winning water team within a larger team of over 600 professionals across the UK, supported by our Global Water Team. We are currently engaged with an expanding portfolio of clients, including Severn Trent Water, Northern Ireland Water, Welsh Water, Southern Water, Wessex Water, United Utilities, Uisce Éireann, Southern Water, and Scottish Water Horizons.

What We Will Be Looking For You To Demonstrate

• A relevant degree and progression towards qualification with an applicable Professional Institution. You will have a solid background in Clean Water infrastructure including a good understanding of Asset Management and / or Design within the Water Industry.You will have a proven and demonstrable background of delivering potable water projects (modelling/design and/or asset management) to a high standard.
• You will have good presentation, written and verbal communication skills in English. You will have the ability to work on your own initiative on technical matters and provide support to others within the team.
• Good IT skills are paramount, in particular MS Office, GIS and network modelling software packages,( (e.g. InfoWorks WS Pro, Synergi, Epanet)) as well as the ability to pick up new software.
• This role is likely to involve client facing activities, so professionalism and excellent communication skills are a must.

We have multiple roles to fulfil and therefore can consider a range of skills and experience, to collectively strengthen our team’s capacity and technical and applied project management capabilities

EEO and Additional Information

Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.