Early Professional, Water Resources Engineering

WSP is seeking a dedicated Early Career Water Resources Engineer for its Virginia Beach, VA office. The selected candidate will participate in projects with the VA Water Team, contributing to an expanding organization that addresses client objectives and provides effective solutions to unique coastal challenges. Through our projects, you’ll have the opportunity to participate in flood mitigation strategies, design green infrastructure, and support community resilience to climate change. The dynamic nature of our work means every project presents unique technical challenges and the chance to make a tangible difference by preserving water quality and preventing environmental degradation. Joining our team means being at the forefront of stormwater innovation, where your contributions help shape a healthier, more sustainable world.

This Opportunity

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the analysis, development, and design of processes and infrastructure relating to stormwater facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, roadway drainage, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, river/stream/habitat restoration, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the quality of the environment by averting the contamination and degradation of water resources.  

Your Impact

• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-discipline team of engineers to execute project work.

• Assist with performing basic professional water resources engineering work relating to stormwater management, water quality, stormwater facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, river/stream/habitat restoration, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the quality of the environment by averting the contamination and degradation of water resources. 

• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site, providing entry-level technical assistance on various stormwater and environmental issues. 

• Utilize computer-aided design (CADD) software to develop design plans. Use of Bentley, Autodesk, and ArcGIS software is expected.

• Complete training on assigned tasks.

• Regularly coordinate and communicate with project teams and supervisor. Attend and participate in project team meetings.