Water Resource Specialists

**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.

\#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.

**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

At Stantec, we help deliver the critical minerals needed to power our world, from the cars we drive to the infrastructure powering our communities. And we don’t just design the largest, deepest, and most technically challenging mines in the world—we do it sustainably. We’re helping clients reduce energy usage, adopt clean energy sources, and implement digital solutions and automation.

Join our team of mining professionals and you’ll be at the forefront of this evolving industry while building the mine of the future. You’ll also build your own future, with exciting opportunities for development and advancement.

**Your Opportunity**

Stantec is seeking qualified candidates for a Senior Water Resources Engineer for our Salt Lake City, Denver or Phoenix offices. At Stantec, we understand the importance of integrated, multi-disciplinary approaches. As a Senior Water Resources Engineer, you will be leading and growing the technical water resources practice within the Mining, Minerals and Metals business line. This is a technical leadership position that focuses on constantly engaging and improving the quality and technical excellence of the team.

The successful candidate will work directly with the existing team on a multitude of mining/industrial projects worldwide. The candidate will focus on mentoring and supporting the technical development of the group and serve as a senior advisor and reviewer to projects and clients globally. In this capacity, the candidate will have a strong direction to manage and support project success both externally to our clients and internally with our staff.

**Your Key Responsibilities**

* Lead and/or advise on technical aspects of mining and mining infrastructure projects, business development, and proposal activities (contribution of high-quality technical content expected during all stages).

* Contribute to the development and execution of the water resources team’s technical practice and actively contribute to the maintenance of Stantec’s quality standards in a process of continuous improvement.

* Provide technical expertise and lead technical delivery on a variety of projects ensuring successful outcomes for our clients and beneficiaries.

* Establish and grow productive, collaborative relationships internally within the company, and externally with the team’s priority clients

* Participate in all phases of project management including program development, budgeting, planning & design, preconstruction, project implementation, project oversight and project closure

* Lead, challenge, and inspire technical staff through substantive engagement and communication (including coaching/mentoring young professionals).

* Follow safe work practices and adhere to company and client guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.

* Support Stantec’s brand awareness through thought leadership and stakeholder engagement

* Experience and capability in the following areas are strongly desired:

* A strong background in mine water management, mine closure, and feasibility studies for the mining industry is essential.

* Planning, designing, and managing the design and construction of surface water infrastructure including proven experience integrating civil and geotechnical engineering concepts. This may include mine site planning/grading design, site climate and hydrologic assessments, design of site stormwater conveyance infrastructure (channels, ponds, and culverts), mine site water balance analysis, and dam breach analyses.

* State and Federal regulations pertaining to water management.

* Project management includes developing detailed budgets, determining project scope, establishing schedules, processing appropriate paperwork, and interacting with clients.

* Marketing and preparing proposals and assisting in preparing and providing presentations.

* Understanding the CERCLA and RCRA process for environmental related projects.

* Ability to successfully guide and oversee the technical aspects of multiple projects in parallel.

* Excellent verbal and written communications skills with an ability to clearly convey and distill complex technical information to a variety of audiences

* Possession of the following personal leadership qualities: integrity, creativity, patience, tenacity, commitment

* Team player with experience building, leading, and managing a team of project managers and support staff. Having an “open-door” policy.

* Strong business network, both in the United States and internationally.

* Fluency in English required. Additional fluency in other languages such as Spanish, French, or Portuguese a plus.

* Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally periodically for short-duration assignments (typically one to two weeks)

**Education and Experience**

* 8-10 years of relevant increasingly responsible experience.

* Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in civil, environmental or water resources engineering with emphasis in water management.

* Experience leading and developing teams and people in successful project execution.

* Subject matter expert in mine water management.

* Registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. The experience will forever shape your future. #FeelingEnergized

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**Salary Range(s):**

* Locations in CO, HI, MD & Various CA, NJ Areas - Min Salary $ 112,300.00 - Max Salary $ 168,500.00

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

**Primary Location:** United States | UT | Salt Lake City
**Organization:** BC-1829 Mining-US
**Employee Status:** Regular
**Job Level:** Midlevel manager
**Travel:** Yes
**Schedule:** Full time
**Job Posting:** 23/06/2025 06:06:46
**Req ID:** 1001241