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Sr. Water Resources Engineer-February 2024
Lawrenceville
Feb 10, 2026
About Sr. Water Resources Engineer

  Sr. Water Resources Engineer

  Req ID 17432

  Sr. Water Resources Engineer

  Who We Are

  At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

  This Opportunity

  WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Water Resources Engineer for our Lawrenceville, NJ office. The following locations will also be considered: Philadelphia, PA . Be involved in projects with our Water Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

  Your Impact

  Perform professional water resources engineering work and conduct investigations, analysis, and inspections relating to stormwater facilities, culverts, hydrology, open channel hydraulics, bridge hydraulics, floodplain modeling/mapping, hydrologic/hydraulic modeling.

  Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work, assist with emission and mass balance calculations, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.

  Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.

  Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.

  Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.

  Analyze hydrologic and hydraulic models and computations for storm water and watershed master planning, and water quality studies.

  Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations.

  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.

  Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).

  Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.

  Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.

  Remain current in latest water resource engineering techniques.

  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.

  3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in water resources engineering.

  Knowledge of water resource engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues.

  Knowledge of New Jersey Department of Transportation design standards and the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Permitting processes is a plus.

  High Competency levels in multiple disciplines including hydrologic and hydraulic modeling, stormwater management & best management practice design, and transportation drainage design.

  Experience using various hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software (e.g., PondPack, HydroCAD, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS 1D/2D, StormCAD, Microstation Inroads S&S and Civil 3D AutoCAD) is required. Proven experience with ArcGIS is a plus.

  Excellent English verbal and written communication skills.

  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, strong organizational skills, 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.

  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

  Engineer in Training Certification.

  Professional Civil Engineer (P.E.) license NJ preferred

  Prior design experience.

  Master’s degree in water resources or environmental engineering

  A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.#LI-MC4

  Additional Requirements

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Additional Details

  Travel Required: 10%

  Job Status: Regular

  Employee Type: Full

  Primary Location: LAWRENCEVILLE - LENOX DR

  All locations: US-NJ-Lawrenceville, US-PA-Philadelphia

  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.

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