Lead Conveyance Engineer-MW Region

WSP in the U.S.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Lead Conveyance Consultant to lead project planning and execution in Indianapolis. This hybrid position involves designing water transmission and distribution systems and managing junior design teams. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil or Environmental Engineering and 7-10 years of relevant experience.

Mandatory qualifications include a PE license and proficiency in hydraulic analysis and design tools. WSP offers a dynamic environment with a focus on innovation and quality.

Qualifications

• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in water resources engineering.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Ability to design water/wastewater systems and perform hydraulic analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution, making key decisions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on water/wastewater projects.
• Prepare technical reports and coordinate design plans.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Project management

Civil 3D

Hydraulic analysis

Technical reporting

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

WaterCAD

SewerCAD

OpenRoads Designer

Bentley HAMMER

InfoWater

InfoSewer

Job description

Lead Conveyance Consultant

WSP is seeking a Lead Conveyance Consultant for our water and wastewater conveyance field. This position may be based in one of our Midwest offices through a hybrid workplace model and will support the broader Midwest region.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning and execution, making key decisions to drive future‑ready solutions for clients.
• Design water transmission and distribution systems, wastewater collection systems, pump stations and lift stations, and perform water/wastewater master planning.
• Collaborate within multidisciplinary teams on larger complex projects, serving as task lead on various water/wastewater facilities projects.
• Oversee and monitor junior design teams to execute small‑to‑medium projects, managing scope, schedule, and budgets while building client and team relationships.
• Manage project design tasks, permitting and construction coordination as necessary, and provide general guidance to junior engineering staff.
• Uphold quality control standards and procedures for accurate design deliverables, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with development and scoping of small‑to‑medium projects.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Coordinate, review, and approve infrastructure design plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Remain current in the latest water resources engineering techniques.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post‑education experience in water resources engineering.
• Professional Engineering license required.
• Proficiency in designing water/wastewater/pump stations, including pump selection, sizing, piping configurations, hydraulic analysis, and integration with mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Proficiency in designing potable transmission mains, sewer trunk mains, distribution, and collection systems, including hydraulic analysis, alignment development, profiles, corrosion protection, and in‑line appurtenances.
• Familiarity with condition assessment and pipeline rehabilitation best practices for pressure and gravity pipelines, including NASSCO assessment approaches.
• Skill in Civil 3D and working knowledge of modeling software such as WaterCAD, SewerCAD, OpenRoads Designer, Bentley HAMMER, InfoWater, and/or InfoSewer.
• Familiarity with AWWA Manuals (M11, M23, M28, M41, M77) and related standards for water main system design.
• Strong technical computation and calculation skills, understanding plans, specifications, and constructability considerations.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• High level of self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members while adhering to QA/QC.
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills for applying technical knowledge to achieve design goals.
• Active involvement in local and national professional associations such as AWWA and WEF.
• Strong focus on client service with a desire to grow into a project management and client‑facing role.

Preferred Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• NASSCO Certification
• People leadership experience or interest
• Business development experience or interest

Equal Employment Opportunity 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.