Water Resources Engineer-Chicago at WSP

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jul, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

H&H Modeling, Stormwater Management, Drainage System Design, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, SWMM, FlowMaster, Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer, Hydraulic Capacity Analysis, Technical Writing, Floodplain Analysis, Water Quality Treatment, Runoff Estimation, Engineering Calculations

Industry

Professional Services

Description

This Opportunity Provides technical support to engineering staff and project managers on stormwater, surface water, and water resources planning, analysis, and design. Focus areas include hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling, stormwater management, and drainage system design. Assists with the analysis and preliminary design of stormwater systems, including conveyance, detention/retention, water quality treatment, culverts, and open channels. Performs H&H modeling and develops supporting calculations for runoff, routing, storage, and hydraulic capacity. Contributes to stormwater management plans, drainage studies, and technical reports. Prepares clear and accurate documentation, including reports, exhibits, and calculations, with limited field involvement. Ensures work meets applicable standards and supports overall project delivery. Primarily supports water resources and stormwater design efforts, with additional support to multidisciplinary projects such as transportation, energy, and site development. Your Impact * Under the direction of engineering staff and project managers, support stormwater, surface water, and water resources planning, analysis, and design tasks, with a focus on hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) modeling and drainage system design. * Assist in the development of engineering calculations for runoff estimation, flow routing, detention/retention sizing, and hydraulic capacity. * Perform H&H modeling using industry-standard software to evaluate drainage systems, watershed response, and flood risks. * Support the preparation of stormwater management plans, drainage reports, and technical memoranda, including clear documentation of methodologies, assumptions, and results. * Assist with the preliminary design of stormwater infrastructure, including conveyance systems, storm sewer networks, culverts, open channels, and water quality treatment practices. * Generate figures, exhibits, and model outputs to support technical reports and project documentation. * Assist with drafting and plan production for stormwater and drainage design efforts as part of project delivery. * Review and interpret site data (e.g., topographic, hydrologic, and geotechnical information) to inform drainage design and modeling efforts. * Prepare accurate and concise technical documentation, including reports, exhibits, and supporting calculations. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support multidisciplinary projects, including transportation, energy, and site development. * Support compliance with applicable stormwater regulations and design standards as directed. * Complete training and continue professional development in modeling tools, design practices, and industry standards. * Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making and adhere to company 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 Resources or closely related discipline. * 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering. * Knowledge of Hydrologic and Hydraulic (H&H) modeling software such as HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, HydroCAD, SWMM, FlowMaster, or similar tools. * Familiarity with design and drafting software such as Civil 3D or OpenRoads Designer (ORD). * Understanding of water resources engineering principles, including stormwater management, drainage design, open channel hydraulics, and floodplain analysis. * Familiarity with stormwater regulations, permitting requirements, and design standards at the local, state, or federal level. * Experience or exposure to preparing engineering calculations, technical reports, and supporting documentation for stormwater or drainage projects. * Experience or exposure to developing figures, exhibits, and plan sheets to support engineering design and reporting. * Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. * Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. * Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives. * Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools. * 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. Preferred Qualifications: * Essential Professional Licensure/Certification. * Prior stormwater/surface water design experience. * A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations. #LI-MF1 About WSP WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com [https://www.wsp.com/] WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for stormwater and water resources planning, focusing on hydrologic and hydraulic modeling and drainage system design. Prepare technical reports, engineering calculations, and documentation for multidisciplinary projects including transportation and energy.