Senior Hydromechanical Engineer – Dams & Water Infrastructure

WSP in the U.S.; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a senior hydromechanical engineer to lead projects involving dams, canals, levees, and other water infrastructure. You will oversee technical analyses, designs, and construction documents, while guiding mid-level staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to meet scope, schedules, and budgets.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and client-facing activities, with opportunities to contribute to business development and project proposals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
• 5+ years of relevant post-education experience in water resources engineering.
• EIT or EI in any state, with qualifying years toward PE exam and licensure.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior hydromechanical engineer on dams, hydraulic structures, canals, levees, pump stations, and related water infrastructure projects.
• Prepare and oversee engineering analyses, designs, calculations, plans, specifications, reports, and construction documents.
• Manage project tasks within scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives while maintaining billability and productivity.
• Coordinate technical activities, track progress, identify risks, and assist with planning and execution.
• Conduct engineering reviews of designs, calculations, and permit applications for quality and compliance.

Skills

Water resources engineering

Team leadership

QA/QC

Regulatory compliance

Travel willingness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Mechanical Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Office software

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a senior hydromechanical engineer to lead projects involving dams, canals, levees, and other water infrastructure. You will oversee technical analyses, designs, and construction documents, while guiding mid-level staff and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to meet scope, schedules, and budgets.

The role emphasizes leadership, regulatory compliance, and client-facing activities, with opportunities to contribute to business development and project proposals.