Water Resource Specialists

This Opportunity

Provides subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site/phase water resources engineering work processes, due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, and environmental permitting projects. Ensures project elements and processes relating to water supply, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the environment are conveyed and acted upon with a high level of quality and compliance. Responsible for providing situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future environmental challenges, and that documentation and recommendations accurately account for and address long-term risks to ecological and human health. Leads environmental site assessments, corrective strategies, classification of contaminated materials, and treatment, disposal, and/or onsite remediation activities to avert degradation of water resources. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

+ Provide oversight with data collection efforts for collecting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from samples of water, sludge, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.

+ Perform high-level professional water resources engineering work and conducts more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections relating to water supply/quality/management, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, canal development, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, waste disposal, and pollution control and treatment activities to avert the contamination and degradation of water resources and determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.

+ Ensure and validate that the planning and management of available water supply is adequately leveraged, treated, improved upon and remains safe for various end uses – recreationally, commercially, and/or industrially.

+ Develop advanced technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to reduce the volume and toxicity of pollutants, account for the negative environmental impact of industrial facilities, power plants, and transportation vehicles/systems, and allow for greater use of water resources.

+ Lead larger-scale engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.

+ Lead environmental site assessments (Phase I and II).

+ Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated waste management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.

+ Perform concept level design of treatment works and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models and computations for storm water and watershed master planning, stream restoration, and water quality studies.

+ Design water purification methods through desalination or creating new equipment for contaminant transport when water is used for irrigation purposes.

+ Design a variety of facilities, such as bioretentions, green roofs, permeable pavements, stormwater ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities.

+ Prepare watershed studies, floodplain studies, and evaluate regulated impoundment structures for compliance with regulations.

+ Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of environmental problems and programs.

+ Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, clean-up, or address environmental issues or problems.

+ Develop action plans for larger-scale pollution, corrosion, hazardous waste, and environmental control programs.

+ Develop a client base for providing high level water resources engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.

+ Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

+ Remain current in latest water resources engineering techniques.

+ Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.

+ 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 Resources or closely related discipline.

+ 10+ years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering.

+ Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).

+ Highly proficient with water resources engineering principles, practices, and methods and their application to environmental and project work-related issues.

+ Highly proficient with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products., and mitigation programs.

+ Strong knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

+ Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

+ Well-defined experience in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM guidelines and industry standards.

+ Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.

+ Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

+ Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.

+ Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

+ Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, math principles, predictive models, and tools.

+ Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.

+ Well-developed 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.

+ Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.

+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

+ Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Master’s Degree in Engineering.

+ 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.

+ Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

\#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

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.

This Opportunity

Provides subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site/phase water resources engineering work processes, due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, and environmental permitting projects. Ensures project elements and processes relating to water supply, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, pollution control and treatment, and preserving the environment are conveyed and acted upon with a high level of quality and compliance. Responsible for providing situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future environmental challenges, and that documentation and recommendations accurately account for and address long-term risks to ecological and human health. Leads environmental site assessments, corrective strategies, classification of contaminated materials, and treatment, disposal, and/or onsite remediation activities to avert degradation of water resources. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

+ Provide oversight with data collection efforts for collecting, identifying, and compiling environmental data from samples of water, sludge, and other matrices for projects, investigations, and surveys.

+ Perform high-level professional water resources engineering work and conducts more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections relating to water supply/quality/management, stormwater facilities, irrigation facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling, canal development, river/stream/habitat restoration and fish passage, waste disposal, and pollution control and treatment activities to avert the contamination and degradation of water resources and determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.

+ Ensure and validate that the planning and management of available water supply is adequately leveraged, treated, improved upon and remains safe for various end uses – recreationally, commercially, and/or industrially.

+ Develop advanced technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to reduce the volume and toxicity of pollutants, account for the negative environmental impact of industrial facilities, power plants, and transportation vehicles/systems, and allow for greater use of water resources.

+ Lead larger-scale engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees.

+ Lead environmental site assessments (Phase I and II).

+ Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated waste management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards.

+ Perform concept level design of treatment works and analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models and computations for storm water and watershed master planning, stream restoration, and water quality studies.

+ Design water purification methods through desalination or creating new equipment for contaminant transport when water is used for irrigation purposes.

+ Design a variety of facilities, such as bioretentions, green roofs, permeable pavements, stormwater ponds, manufactured treatment devices, and underground detention facilities.

+ Prepare watershed studies, floodplain studies, and evaluate regulated impoundment structures for compliance with regulations.

+ Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of environmental problems and programs.

+ Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, clean-up, or address environmental issues or problems.

+ Develop action plans for larger-scale pollution, corrosion, hazardous waste, and environmental control programs.

+ Develop a client base for providing high level water resources engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.

+ Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.

+ Remain current in latest water resources engineering techniques.

+ Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients.

+ 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 Resources or closely related discipline.

+ 10+ years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering.

+ Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).

+ Highly proficient with water resources engineering principles, practices, and methods and their application to environmental and project work-related issues.

+ Highly proficient with the concepts of reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances, processes, or products., and mitigation programs.

+ Strong knowledge of relevant environmental laws, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

+ Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

+ Well-defined experience in conducting Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments in accordance with ASTM guidelines and industry standards.

+ Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.

+ Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

+ Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.

+ Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

+ Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, math principles, predictive models, and tools.

+ Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.

+ Well-developed 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.

+ Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.

+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

+ Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

+ Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Master’s Degree in Engineering.

+ 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.

+ Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

\#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

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.

JOB CLASSIFICATION SUMMARY

Job Classification Title: Manager

Working Title(s): Water Manager

About the Opportunity

The City of Tolleson is excited to announce an exceptional career opportunity to serve our community as Water Manager in our Utilities Department. This opening follows the retirement of the previous incumbent, who worked for the City for over 30 years. While the system currently utilizes Electrodialysis Reversal (EDR) treatment for its well sites, the selected candidate will step into a pivotal role at a transformative time. The City has just acquired land for the construction of its first surface water treatment plant, that will enable us to fully leverage our abundant Salt River Project (SRP) water allotment. The department also has a great team who was also recognized with multiple honors at the AZ Water Conference. While the plant will take years to build, this is a unique chance to shape and enhance the future of water services in Tolleson. If you are interested in a challenge and the chance to make a positive impact for a great community, this is the right opportunity for you.

Who we are

The City of Tolleson is known for its strong sense of community, preserving neighborhood character and livability amid regional growth. Despite our small size, we compete in economic and community development, workforce recruitment, and retention, guided by our Vision Statement that balances community values with future growth. As the first Certified Autism Center in the West Valley, we are committed to inclusivity and fostering social connections, creating a welcoming environment for all. Join us in building a diverse workforce that honors our past and shapes a vibrant future.

Position Description

The Water Manager oversees the operations of the Water Division, including supervising staff, managing daily functions, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. Responsibilities include planning and executing programs, managing budgets, reviewing reports, and representing the division in meetings and public forums. This role also ensures safe and efficient system operations, oversees customer service and utility functions, contributes to capital improvement planning, and keeps leadership informed on key updates. Strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and project management skills are essential.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and 5 years of progressively responsible experience related to area of assignment, of which 2 years include supervisory or lead experience; or an equivalent combination of directly related education and experience. ADEQ Grade 4 Water Treatment Certification and ADEQ Grade 4 Water Distribution Certification required, or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire. Valid Arizona driver's license required.

Physical Demands

Positions in this class typically require: climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary: Exerting up to 10 lbs. occasionally or negligible weights frequently; sitting most of the time.

Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, blood and other bodily fluids, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, travel and environmental conditions such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

Job Information

Closing Date: Open until filled

Hiring Salary: $98,989.17 - $123,736.46/Annually D.O.E.

Salary for internal promotion Section 603.3.2 of Employee Handbook

Applications reviewed weekly, with first review July 30, 2025

Additional Application Information

It is important that your application shows all relevant work experience and education. Work experience must be noted on the application. Applicants may be rejected if not fully complete. Your resume may not be substituted as an application.

Applicants may request a reasonable accommodation, if needed, by contacting Employee Resources at 623-936-7111.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://tollesonaz.applicantpro.com/jobs/3808933-813954.html

DESCRIPTION
Michael Baker is currently seeking a Senior Water Resources Engineer in Phoenix, AZ. As part of our Surface Water Design and Analysis Team, you will primarily provide planning, design, and modeling support for a variety of projects related to surface water projects including flood control facilities, floodplain mapping, master planning for both private developers and public sector clients, local street and highway drainage design, and sediment yield analysis. You will provide input to the preparation of drainage design, hydrologic and hydraulic analysis, and large technical studies. You will build and maintain important relationships with internal and external clients and vendors. In addition, our Phoenix office is seeking to expand our core of young future project managers in the Surface Water group, if desired, you will be a key part of that growth by assisting in developing project proposal scopes.
RESPONSIBILITIES
•Leading and/or contributing to the design or analysis effort on one or more projects
•Assist and/or help in hydrologic and hydraulic modeling for various analysis efforts on one or more projects
•Prepare complex studies, design documents, drawings, maps, reports, and supporting documentation
•Assist in the development of cost estimates and with defining the scope of work and man-hour requirements
•Assist in proposal production and in implementing marketing initiatives
•Prepare documentation required by regulatory agencies to obtain permits
•Travel occasionally, as required
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
•Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited four-year college or university is required (post-graduate degree is preferred)
•Registered as a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Arizona is preferred
•6 or more years of experience in surface water analysis, planning, and design is required
•Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite is required
•Proficiency using AutoCAD or Civil 3D and/or ArcGIS is required
•Proficiency with HEC-HMS, RAS 1D/2D, FLO-2D and/or PC/XP-SWMM is preferred
•Experience that includes hydrology, hydraulics, drainage, and stormwater management is required
•Experience working on highway drainage projects in Arizona is considered a plus
•Advanced modeling skill using FLO-2D and other drainage experience
•Experience with 2-dimensional hydraulic modeling is preferred
COMPENSATION
The approximate compensation range for this position is $100k - $125k This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
About us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
As part of our Civil Engineering Surface Water Design Team, you will primarily provide planning, design, and modeling support for a variety of projects related to surface water projects including flood control facilities, floodplain mapping, master planning for both private developers and public sector clients, local street and highway drainage design, and sediment transport analysis. You will provide input to the preparation of drainage design, specifications and large technical studies. You will build and maintain important relationships with internal and external clients and vendors. In addition, our Phoenix office is seeking to expand our core of young future project managers in the Surface Water group, if desired, you will be a key part of that growth by assisting in developing project proposal scopes.

**Role Overview**

WSP has an exciting career opportunity for a **Senior** **Water Resources Engineer** to join our Tempe, AZ team.

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

**Your Impact**

+ Work collaboratively with team members on water resources focused projects in mining, local government, transportation, and other sectors supporting our hydraulics and hydrology groups across the West region.

+ Will lead or perform hydrologic assessment, water balance modelling, stormwater management planning, erosion and sediment control planning, NPDES permit support studies and FEMA flood plain mapping.

+ Mentor and oversee the development of junior staff.

+ Travel to project sites and attend public meetings. Approximately 5% overnight travel.

+ Assist with business development and strategy planning

+ Project Management including scope, budget, schedule and resource management

+ Coordinate project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables.

+ Collaborate and participate in technical discussions with team members.

**Who You Are**

**Requirements**

+ BS in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or related engineering degree required, MS preferred.

+ PE preferred

+ Minimum 7-10 years + of hydrology / hydraulics and water resources experience

+ Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

+ Project management experience

+ Experience in assisting proposal management and development

+ Desire to grow in business development and client management

+ Strong technical skills regarding hydrologic and hydraulic modelling approaches and commonly used software

+ Familiarity with the National Flood Insurance Program and FEMA flood insurance study regulations.

+ Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

**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

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.

**Role Overview**

WSP has an exciting career opportunity for a **Lead** **Water Resources Engineer** to join our Tempe, AZ team.

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

**Your Impact**

+ Work collaboratively with team members on water resources focused projects in mining, local government, transportation, and other sectors supporting our hydraulics and hydrology groups across the West region.

+ Will lead or perform hydrologic assessment, water balance modelling, stormwater management planning, erosion and sediment control planning, NPDES permit support studies and FEMA flood plain mapping.

+ Mentor and oversee the development of junior staff.

+ Travel to project sites and attend public meetings. Approximately 5% overnight travel.

+ Lead business development and strategy planning

+ Project Management including scope, budget, schedule and resource management

+ Manage and coordinate project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables.

+ Collaborate and participate in technical discussions with team members.

**Who You Are**

**Requirements**

+ BS in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or related engineering degree required, MS preferred.

+ PE preferred

+ Minimum 10 years + of hydrology / hydraulics and water resources experience

+ Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

+ Project management experience

+ Experience leading proposal management and development

+ Demonstrated success in business development and client management

+ Strong technical skills regarding hydrologic and hydraulic modelling approaches and commonly used software

+ Familiarity with the National Flood Insurance Program and FEMA flood insurance study regulations.

+ Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

\#LI-RR1

**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

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.

**Role Overview**

WSP has an exciting career opportunity for a **Senior** **Water Resources Engineer** to join our Tempe, AZ team.

Are you looking for an exciting job where you can put your skills and talents to work at a company you can feel proud to be a part of? Do you want a workplace that will challenge you and offer you opportunities to learn and grow? We encourage you to apply for this opportunity. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career. We’d love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality.

**Your Impact**

+ Work collaboratively with team members on water resources focused projects in mining, local government, transportation, and other sectors supporting our hydraulics and hydrology groups across the West region.

+ Will lead or perform hydrologic assessment, water balance modelling, stormwater management planning, erosion and sediment control planning, NPDES permit support studies and FEMA flood plain mapping.

+ Mentor and oversee the development of junior staff.

+ Travel to project sites and attend public meetings.

+ Lead business development and strategy planning

+ Project Management including scope, budget, schedule and resource management

+ Manage and coordinate project teams, including ensuring the technical quality of deliverables.

+ Collaborate and participate in technical discussions with team members.

**Who You Are**

**Requirements**

+ BS in Civil Engineering, Water Resources Engineering or related engineering degree required, MS preferred.

+ PE preferred

+ Minimum 10 years + of hydrology / hydraulics and water resources experience

+ Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills

+ Project management experience

+ Experience leading proposal management and development

+ Demonstrated success in business development and client management

+ Strong technical skills regarding hydrologic and hydraulic modelling approaches and commonly used software

+ Familiarity with the National Flood Insurance Program and FEMA flood insurance study regulations.

+ Must pass background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.

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**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.
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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.

**Company Description**

**Work with Us. Change the World.**

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world’s most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations.

There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world.

We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us.

**Job Description**

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Transportation Drainage Lead to join our team in Phoenix, Murray and Denver, United States. In this critical role, you will lead the planning, design, and implementation of drainage systems for various transportation infrastructure projects.

This role will directly support an exciting Progressive Design Build project involving the I84 & US 89 interchange. This is a complex and cutting edge conversion of an existing interchange to an AECOM led flagship project. This is just one of many exciting projects this team supports, your legacy projects are here!

+ Oversee the design and analysis of drainage systems for highways, roads, and other transportation infrastructure projects

+ Lead a team of engineers and technicians in developing innovative and cost-effective drainage solutions

+ Conduct hydraulic and hydrologic analyses using advanced modeling software

+ Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations related to stormwater management and flood control

+ Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including environmental specialists and geotechnical engineers

+ Prepare and review technical reports, design calculations, and construction documents

+ Manage project budgets, schedules, and resources to ensure timely delivery of high-quality deliverables

+ Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff

+ Represent the organization in client meetings and public presentations

+ Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies in transportation drainage

**Qualifications**

**Minimum Qualifications**

+ BA/BS + 4 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

**Preferred Qualifications**

+ Professional Engineer

+ Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering + 6 years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education

+ Experience with design software including MicroStation and OpenRoads

+ Familiar with MS Office software (Excel, Word, Project)

+ Experience designing highway/roadway systems in CO, AZ or UT.

+ Previous design experience on transportation projects including Schematic Development and Preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E)

+ Experience with Business Development/Client Relations

+ Work within hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (e.g. HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, StormCAD, Storm and Sanitary ), and plan set production design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MicroStation, Inroads, Open Roads)

**Additional Information**

+ This role does not provide visa / work permit assistance

Offered compensation will be based on location and individual qualifications. The expected range is $100,000.00 - $130,000.00.

**About AECOM**

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader, committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities, we solve our clients’ complex challenges in water, environment, energy, transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative, sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.com.

**What makes AECOM a great place to work**

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts, you’ll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills, helping you build the career you’ve always envisioned. Here, you’ll find a welcoming workplace built on respect, collaboration and community—where you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

**ReqID:** J10127941

**Business Line:** Transportation

**Business Group:** DCS

**Strategic Business Unit:** West

**Career Area:** Engineering

**Work Location Model:** Hybrid

**Legal Entity:** AECOM Technical Services Inc