Senior Water Resources Engineer

This Opportunity WSP is seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer for our Philadelphia, Exton, or Bristol, PA offices. The candidate will be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact • Perform water resources engineering work and analyses relating to stormwater, dams, hydraulic structures and surface water management consistent with applicable regulations and design standards. • Utilize advanced analytical techniques to solve complex technical problems. • Perform hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for stormwater infrastructure design, dam breach studies, and floodplain mapping. • Prepare watershed studies, floodplain studies, and evaluate regulated impoundment structures for compliance with regulations. • Conduct conceptual through detailed hydrologic and hydraulic analyses to support stormwater and watershed planning.

• Interpret data and prepare visualizations as tables, charts, and figures to present findings. • Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain findings, and recommendations. • Design bioretention systems, green roofs, permeable pavements, stormwater ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities. • Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs). • Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients confidently and professionally. • Assist with development and scoping of projects. • Participate in proposal preparation and marketing activities. • Collaborate effectively with internal teams to advance technical discussions, support project delivery, and ensure cross‑functional coordination.

• Lead and coordinate technical tasks with project team members. • Assist in developing schedules and objectives for the project and for field staff. • Maintain and expand technical knowledge in current water resources practices.

• 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. • Coordinate and manage tasks on cross-functional teams for timely and efficient completion. • Demonstrate high-level skills in software and applications to solve complex problems. • Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers, fostering their professional growth. Who You Are Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in civil or environmental engineering or closely related discipline. • 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in water resources. • Licensed Professional Engineer, with ability to acquire additional states as needed. • Well-developed knowledge of water resources engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues. • Well-developed knowledge of Hydrology & Hydraulics Design, Watershed Studies, Floodplain Delineation, Stormwater Management, Drainage, Erosion and Sediment Control. • Proficient ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements. • Experience supporting stormwater, dam, levee, and related heavy civil projects.