Lead Water Resources Engineer-Atlanta

WSP in the U.S.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Lead Water Resources Engineer to join our team in the United States. The ideal candidate will lead the design and analysis of hydraulic structures and perform advanced hydrologic/hydraulic modeling using HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, and SWMM, while ensuring compliance with regulations.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor's degree in water resources engineering, and at least five years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Water Resources Engineering.
• PE license required.
• 5+ years in hydraulic/hydrology engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and analysis of hydraulic structures (channels, culverts, spillways, stormwater systems).
• Conduct hydrologic/hydraulic modeling using industry tools (HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM).
• Perform floodplain mapping and flood risk assessments.
• Develop and review technical reports, designs, and specifications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and provide mentorship.

Skills

Hydraulic analysis

Hydrology analysis

Modeling

Team leadership

Mentorship

HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/SWMM/GIS

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Water Resources Engineering

Master's degree in Water Resources Engineering

Tools

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

SWMM

GIS

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is looking for an experienced Lead Water Resources Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate should have experience in hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, modeling, and design.

Job Description

WSP is looking for an experienced Lead Water Resources Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate should have experience in hydraulic and hydrologic analysis, modeling, and design.

Your Impact

• Lead the design and analysis of hydraulic structures, including channels, culverts, spillways, and stormwater management systems.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using industry-standard software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM).
• Perform floodplain mapping and flood risk assessments.
• Develop and review technical reports, designs, and specifications.
• Permit Drawings experience.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil engineers, environmental scientists, and urban planners.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and standards.
• Conduct site visits and inspections to assess project progress and ensure quality control.
• Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and lead multidisciplinary teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Water Resources Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in hydraulic and hydrology engineering or a related field.
• Proficiency in engineering software such as HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM, and GIS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Water Resources Engineering.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.