<p>This Opportunity</p> <p>WSP is currently seeking a Lead Water Resources Engineer to join our Mid-Atlantic Water team. This position will be based out of our Baltimore, MD office, with flexibility for hybrid, remote, or in-office work arrangements. Candidates within the broader Mid-Atlantic region will also be considered.</p> <p>We are seeking an engineer with a strong foundation in project management, hydrology, hydraulics, stormwater management, drainage, and erosion & sediment control, and who is enthusiastic about contributing to significant transportation and water infrastructure, flood resilience, and watershed projects across the region. We are seeking a candidate with at least 7-10 years of relevant experience.</p> <p>Your Impact</p> <ul> <li>Perform stormwater management (SWM), drainage, and erosion & sediment control (E&SC) design. </li><li>Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic (H&H) analyses for stormwater management permitting, drainage, culverts, roadway systems, and flood evaluations. </li><li>Prepare plans, calculations, data tables, figures, charts, technical memoranda, and permitting documentation to clearly communicate pertinent information. </li><li>Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams to execute mid-level projects including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, and permit applications. </li><li>Coordinate, review, and approve infrastructure design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations. </li><li>Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and support QA/QC. </li><li>Mentor junior engineers and lead task management. </li><li>Lead or support field activities, including BMP inspections, watershed delineations, and drainage assessments, if physically capable. </li><li>Assist with project scoping, estimating, and coordination with agencies/clients. </li><li>Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner. </li><li>Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines to provide future ready solutions for clients. </li><li>Remain current in latest water resources engineering techniques and regulations. </li><li>Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. </li><li>Adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. </li></ul> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline. </li><li>At least 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience. </li><li>Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Maryland, or ability to become licensed in MD within 6 months. </li><li>Proficient knowledge of water resource engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues. </li><li>Knowledge of stormwater management (SWM), drainage, erosion and sediment control (ESC/E&SC), watershed delineation and planning/studies, floodplain delineation, etc. </li><li>Proficient ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements. </li><li>Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations. </li><li>Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. </li><li>Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC. </li><li>Ability to learn new techniques, work independently, and comply with company policies. </li><li>Familiarity with hydrology & hydraulics (H&H) and surface water design and analysis, hydrologic methodologies/models (TR-20/TR-55, HEC-HMS, SWMM, HydroCAD, etc.), hydraulic models (HEC-RAS, HEC-RAS-2D, HEC-GeoRAS, HydroCAD, OpenFlows, etc.). </li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office and associated digital infrastructure. </li><li>Experience with CADD software such as Bentley OpenRoads (ORD) and/or MicroStation, and Autodesk's AutoCAD/Civil 3D. </li><li>Basic experience with GIS software (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, GRASS). </li><li>Strong communication and teamwork skills. Communication is a top-level priority. </li><li>Critical thinking and problem-solving skills. </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Experience with 3D modeling of terrains/surfaces, storm drain infrastructure, etc. in CADD software. </li><li>Proficiency with Bluebeam Revu. </li><li>Advanced analysis or custom script/programming experience with GIS software. </li><li>Knowledge of Maryland/Virginia/DC regulatory frameworks. </li><li>Construction-phase support and/or construction management experience for water resource projects. Direct construction experience is also of value. </li></ul> <p>Work Environment & Culture</p> <p>WSP fosters a collaborative, egalitarian, and supportive environment, valuing communication, curiosity, inclusion, and professional growth. We prioritize the right person over the right location-hybrid, remote, or in-office arrangements are welcomed. Proximity to Baltimore is helpful but not required.</p> <p>We value:</p> <ul> <li>Honest, open communication </li><li>A willingness to ask questions and grow together </li><li>Curiosity, resourcefulness, creativity, and tenacity </li><li>Respect, inclusion, and diverse perspectives </li></ul> <p>Travel: likely <10% (MD/VA/DC, possibly WV)</p> <p></p> <p>Compensation:</p> <p>Expected Salary: $98,300 - $175,230</p> <p>WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.</p> <p>#LI-MF1</p>