Water Resources Engineer – Mining Stormwater & Hydraulics

WSP in the U.S.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 76,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks a Water Resources Engineer to join our Tucson, AZ team (or Lakewood, CO / Lander, WY offices). You will work on mining projects nationwide and globally, focusing on stormwater management solutions, hydraulic modeling, drainage/civil design, fieldwork, and technical reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of water resources experience, strong communication, and proficiency with HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Travel across the Western U.S. and internationally may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental engineering.
• 3–5 years of relevant water resources engineering experience.
• Experience creating engineering designs and hydrologic/hydraulic models.
• Proficient with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, AutoCAD Civil 3D.

Responsibilities

• Perform portions of broader mining project designs under supervision.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver stormwater management solutions for mining facilities.
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and drainage/civil design.
• Prepare calculation packages with documentation and references.
• Assist development of technical reports, drawings and specifications.
• Prepare reservoir and pond designs including outlet works and spillways.
• Design channels and energy dissipation structures using various materials.
• Produce drawings from concept to construction-level design with grading and drainage plans.
• Work within scope, budget, and schedule and interact with clients and contractors.

Skills

Hydrologic modeling

Hydraulic design

Drainage design

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Fieldwork

Team collaboration

Project planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Environmental engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

WSP seeks a Water Resources Engineer to join our Tucson, AZ team (or Lakewood, CO / Lander, WY offices). You will work on mining projects nationwide and globally, focusing on stormwater management solutions, hydraulic modeling, drainage/civil design, fieldwork, and technical reporting.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of water resources experience, strong communication, and proficiency with HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS and AutoCAD Civil 3D. Travel across the Western U.S. and internationally may be required.