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Senior Stormwater Civil/Site Engineer

WSP
full-time
Nashville, TN
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

This Opportunity: WSP is currently initiating a search for a senior Stormwater and Civil/Site Engineer for our Brentwood, TN location. The position will involve leading and overseeing design tasks for municipal, state and federal clients on transportation, and civil/site projects. Design work will involve drainage and stormwater systems, erosion and sediment control strategies and comprehensive civil/site design solutions. Successful candidate will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact: • Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction. • Perform civil site design and analysis (grading, drainage, site layout) • Stormwater Management - Design drainage systems, develop drainage reports, stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPPs), perform hydrologic analyses, open channel hydraulics and bridge hydraulics calculations, cost estimates and technical specifications. • Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Open Roads Design, MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools. • Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work. • Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues. • Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses. • Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting. • Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects. • Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs. • Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities. • Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs). • Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects. • 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, or closely related discipline. Masters degree preferred. • 5-7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior civil design experience. • Professional Licensure (PE). • Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. • Experience with stormwater infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design. • Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements. • 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. • High proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools. • Experience with discipline-specific design software: Open Roads Design (ORD), MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS). • 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. #LI-BJ1

About the job

Job Type

full-time

Location

Nashville, TN

Categories

Water / EnvironmentalCivil / Site

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