Senior Water Resources Engineer: Lead Projects & Mentoring

WSP in the U.S.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer in North Carolina to lead a diverse set of water resources projects and mentor a growing team.

The role emphasizes strong communication, client engagement, and coordination with multiple disciplines, with licensing in NC or eligible. Expect opportunities to influence the state’s infrastructure and environmental stewardship initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in environmental, civil, bio & ag, or related field of engineering from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) license in North Carolina, or another state with the ability to apply for a license in North Carolina.
• 5+ years of relevant experience with weather-related hydrology, hydraulics, and water resources project work.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in the preparation of technical reports and designs for stormwater and water resources projects.
• Mentor and collaborate with our growing local group of engineers, leveraging national and regional expertise.
• Guide opportunities from identification and pursuit through proposal development and client engagement.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentoring

Communication skills

Team coordination

Hydraulic modeling

Education

BS or MS in environmental, civil, or related engineering

Tools

Open Roads Designer

MicroStation/Geopak

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

StormCAD

SWMM

SRH-2D

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer in North Carolina to lead a diverse set of water resources projects and mentor a growing team.

The role emphasizes strong communication, client engagement, and coordination with multiple disciplines, with licensing in NC or eligible. Expect opportunities to influence the state’s infrastructure and environmental stewardship initiatives.