Sr. Water/Wastewater Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Sr. Water Resources Project Manager in Miami, Florida. This role involves managing municipal projects within the water industry and expanding the client base.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in water resources and demonstrate strong leadership while contributing to team development and safety initiatives. WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package emphasizing employee health and financial stability.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in water resources engineering.
• Professional License required.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead municipal water/wastewater projects and manage client relationships.
• Conduct business development activities for client and consultant growth.
• Collaborate with local business line leaders to enhance service offerings.

Skills

Business Development

Water Resources Engineering

Change Management

Connection to Local Agencies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Job description

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search in our South Florida offices for a Sr. Water Resources Project Manager with extensive experience in the Water Industry. The successful candidate will be part of our dynamic and highly talented multi-disciplinary team supporting municipal water/wastewater projects including pump stations, storage and treatment facilities, collection and conveyance systems, rehabilitation, stormwater and water resources projects, and transportation projects. This is a practice building role and will include business development activities to nurture and grow existing clients, develop new clients and sub consultants, and provide project management for key clients. The role will provide overall leadership to the South Florida Water business line in collaboration with other local business line leaders in the district and region, including Environment, Planning & Advisory Services, Transportation, Property & Buildings, Pursuit Management, Strategic Growth Team.

Expertise

• Leverages our broad technical experience to enhance current and new service offerings.
• Fosters the development of new and emerging innovations to remain the trusted thought leaders in our industry.
• Advances the strategic direction of the area to position the team for sustained and continued growth consistent within the context of the strategic plan.
• Encourages, supports and promotes the technical and professional development of all staff within WSP.
• Manages advanced projects to support key clients and enhance our positioning locally.

Clients

• Sets clients at the center for all we do, helping them be "Future Ready" through sustainable planning and design, and prepared for emerging market disrupters.
• Work with Florida Water District Leader to utilize our extended reach across regions, districts, offices and the globe to foster new and innovative client delivery.
• Deploys our unique expertise and perspective to create new value for clients and provides civic and industry leadership in South Florida.
• Manages client coordination and cross-selling efforts across all business lines locally.

People & Culture

• Attracts the best industry talent by fostering a work environment that is collaborative, values inclusion and diversity and invites broad, creative thinking – crafting a more attractive place to work, grow and thrive.
• Emphasizes employee training and development to create a unique work experience.
• Strategic recruitment, promotional programs and performance management focused on the employee experience, wellness and safety.
• Inspires, motivates and promotes the best of WSP to our clients and communities to ensure strong employee engagement and morale.
• Supports programs such as Safety, Sustainability and Ethics & Compliance.

Your Impact

• Prioritize investments to enhance WSP’s ability to deliver high quality, sustainable projects for clients bringing the best tools and practices available to market.
• Optimizes the client and employee experience through regular review and implements process improvements and automation.
• Focuses on innovation and enhancing health & safety, quality and sustainable standards.
• Pulls together the best teams to maximize productivity including bringing in technical expertise as applicable to best solve client challenges.
• Key performance indicators include staff growth, EBITDA, DSO, Utilization, Backlog, Inclusion & Diversity and Guiding Principles.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant post‑education experience in water resources engineering.
• Professional License.
• Strong business development with connections to local agencies and municipalities in Florida.
• Experience with change management.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience.

Benefits

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.

Legal

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.