Senior Water/Wastewater Infrastructure Engineer-Atlanta

WSP in the U.S.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a qualified engineer for its water/wastewater projects in Atlanta, Georgia. The role involves designing and managing water transmission and distribution systems while also supervising junior staff. A Bachelor’s Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering and a Professional Engineer license in Texas are required. The company offers a supportive working environment with a comprehensive suite of benefits.

Successful candidates will demonstrate expertise in relevant engineering principles, project management skills, and effective communication abilities.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of relevant experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas.
• Ability to manage multiple large projects on time and under budget.

Responsibilities

• Design water transmission and distribution systems.
• Manage project design tasks and guide junior engineering staff.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on water/wastewater projects.

Skills

Expertise in water/wastewater engineering principles

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Moderate proficiency with technical writing and office automation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering or MBA (preferred)

Tools

WaterGEMS

SewerGEMS

ESRI ArcGIS

Job description

Opportunity

Provides technical assistance and guidance for water/wastewater production, treatment and conveyance infrastructure projects. Tasks may include assisting with the analysis, development, and design of water transmission and distribution systems, pumping stations, conveyance systems, water treatment systems, water/wastewater distribution planning, master planning, treatment plant rehabilitation and expansions. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

• Designing water transmission systems and distribution systems, pumping stations, conveyance systems, water treatment systems, and water/wastewater master planning.
• Managing project design tasks, permitting, construction coordination, and providing general guidance to junior engineering staff.
• Collaborating within multidisciplinary teams serving as the task lead on various water/wastewater facilities projects.
• Working as an individual or as part of a cross‑functional team to execute project work, assist with calculations, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Maintaining quality control standards and procedures for accurate design deliverables, analysis, and reporting.
• Assisting with development and scoping of small‑to‑medium sized projects.
• Assisting with performing concept‑level design of treatment works, analysis of sanitary sewer models, water distribution models, and computations for master planning, stream restoration, and water quality studies.
• Contributing to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings.
• Assisting in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water/Wastewater or closely related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post‑education experience in water/wastewater engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Texas.
• Expertise in water/wastewater engineering principles, practices, processes, and their application to environmental permitting and project work‑related issues.
• Knowledge of Texas Commission of Environmental Quality regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Basic experience with preparing permit applications for oversight agencies to address the full range of environmental issues and conditions associated with water/wastewater projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience either orally or written.
• Effective self‑leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Demonstrated ability mentoring junior staff in engineering principles and growing them into competent engineers.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Familiarity with hydraulic modeling (such as WaterGEMS, SewerGEMS, InfoWater, etc.), process modeling (GPS‑X, etc.), and with ESRI ArcGIS software.
• Experience with coordinating technical matters with public and private groups.
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project‑specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering or Master’s Degree in Business Administration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple large projects on time and under budget.

Benefits

Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

Work Authorization

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.