Junior Water Resources Engineer - Field and Modeling

WSP Global Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in the United States seeks an entry-level to early-career Civil/Environmental Engineer focused on water resources.

You will assist in analysis, design, and documentation for water supply, stormwater, hydrology, and related infrastructure, contributing to high-quality deliverables. Under supervision you will collect data, verify site characteristics, support modeling and reporting, and help ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Civil or Environmental Engineering with focus in Water Resources or related discipline.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with water resources engineering concepts for water supply, quality, management and treatment.
• Familiarity with environmental laws, regulations, compliance, and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, collect and compile environmental data from samples for analysis.
• Study water cycles and directions to determine influence of weather and environmental forces.
• Maintain quality control standards for accurate measurements.
• Assist with basic professional water resources engineering work related to water resources and pollution control.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and providing entry-level technical assistance on environmental issues.
• Generate documentation using electronic systems and field notes.
• Follow safety guidelines and site procedures, maintain data logs and records.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Operate with integrity regarding resources and conduct per company policies.
• Perform additional tasks as required by business needs.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal and communication skills

Self-leadership

Independent work

Technical writing

Office software proficiency

Mathematical modeling

Spreadsheets

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in the United States seeks an entry-level to early-career Civil/Environmental Engineer focused on water resources.

You will assist in analysis, design, and documentation for water supply, stormwater, hydrology, and related infrastructure, contributing to high-quality deliverables. Under supervision you will collect data, verify site characteristics, support modeling and reporting, and help ensure safety and compliance.