Senior Civil Engineer – Dams, Levees & Water Resources Leader

WSP in the U.S.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to manage multidisciplinary design teams across dam, levee, and hydropower projects. You will integrate geotechnical, civil, and environmental inputs into cohesive design products while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.

The role demands senior-level coordination, strong technical writing, and effective communication with regulators, clients, and project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or Civil Engineering.
• 6 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in water resources engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Knowledge of dam safety, environmental compliance, permitting, and inspection requirements.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight for multidisciplinary dam and levee projects.
• Coordinate civil and geotechnical design plans ensuring dam safety guidelines compliance.
• Lead cross-functional teams; manage scopes, schedules, budgets, and deliverables.
• Interact with regulators, subcontractors, and clients professionally.
• Prepare analyses, calculations, drawings, and reports for stakeholders.
• Ensure QA/QC across project deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Cross-disciplinary teamwork

Regulatory communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master’s Degree in related field (preferred)

Tools

Geotechnical concepts

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to manage multidisciplinary design teams across dam, levee, and hydropower projects. You will integrate geotechnical, civil, and environmental inputs into cohesive design products while ensuring regulatory compliance and safety.

The role demands senior-level coordination, strong technical writing, and effective communication with regulators, clients, and project teams to deliver high-quality outcomes.