Water/Wastewater Design Engineer

WSP; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP offers a dynamic opportunity for a Water/Wastewater Design Engineer in Seattle. The role involves providing technical assistance, performing engineering designs for drinking water and wastewater projects, while ensuring project compliance and fostering strong client relationships. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and extensive experience in Civil Engineering, particularly in water utility designs.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in Civil Engineering.
• Experience in design of water and wastewater utilities.
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics and civil engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Perform engineering design work for water utility projects.
• Coordinate field investigations and model water distribution systems.
• Prepare design calculations and support project managers.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

Civil 3D

AutoCAD

WaterCAD/WaterGEMs

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture. Our team is proud of the inclusive, fun, high quality, and collaborative environment that we foster every day.

WSP has a career opportunity for an Water / Wastewater Design Engineer to join our full-service water design team in Seattle, WA that supports both municipal and industrial projects in Washington and elsewhere. If you have a successful track record and thrive on challenges in a fast-paced environment, this is the opportunity for you and we encourage you to apply.

Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and would provide technical assistance for design and coordination of drinking water and wastewater projects. Tasks may include assisting with utility relocations, permitting, design, specification writing, and cost estimating for water/wastewater utility projects.

Your Impact

• Perform engineering design work for water utility projects (drinking water, wastewater) in support of senior design engineers
• Provide engineering design work services for water/wastewater utility projects
  • This could include studies, analysis, and design of water treatment and distribution systems, as well as wastewater collection and treatment systems, which may include pump/lift stations, wells, chemical feed systems, and storage reservoirs
• Coordinate and review data from needed field investigations like survey, geotechnical investigations, subsurface utilities, and wetland/stream delineations
• Participate in developing modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to meet the water and wastewater requirements of various clients and project teams
• Coordinate with local utilities to facilitate necessary utility relocations as part of the water/wastewater project design process
• Setup and perform hydraulic modeling for water and sewer systems
• Prepare plans/drawings for water and wastewater infrastructure systems using industry-standard design platforms, such as AutoCAD, Civil3D, Revit, etc. Ability to use CAD software is considered a plus
• Prepare design calculations and quantity estimates
• Support project managers in developing scope, costs, budgets and schedules for studies, design and construction services related to water & wastewater projects, including pipelines, pump stations & treatment plant works
• Coordinate development of cost estimates for water and wastewater projects by developing quantity take-offs and working to confirm unit costs align with industry standards
• Assist 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water/Wastewater Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in Civil Engineering
• Experience in design of water and wastewater utilities in Civil 3D, OpenRoads, InRoads, and AutoCADD
• Experience in use of WaterCAD/WaterGEMs to model water distribution systems
• Knowledge of fluid dynamics and civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues.
• Ability to coordinate with other utility agencies, identify conflicts, and coordinate relocations.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• 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.
• 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:

• Engineer-in-Training certification preferred
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Compensation:

Expected Salary: $64,000 - $109,780

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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