**This Opportunity** At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future! WSP is currently initiating a search for an **Associate Water/Wastewater Engineer** for our **Austin, Texas** location. Your initial assignment will be to help drive the successful design of Austin Water Utilities water and wastewater facilities relocations associated TxDOT’s I-35 Capital Express Central (CAPEX) project. This $4.5 billion construction value project is a key element of expanding I-35 capacity through Downtown Austin. We are looking for an individual who is inspired to grow with us and become an integral part of our team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to be part of our dynamic and highly talented multi-disciplinary team supporting municipal Water / Wastewater / Stormwater projects including conveyance and collection, pump stations, storage and treatment facilities throughout Texas, including opportunities throughout the western United States. **Your Impact** + Work closely with the CAPEX Utilities Relocation Team to fast-track the design of the CAPEX utility relocations. + Perform engineering calculations, field work, drafting, and writing tasks assigned to you. + Be a willing learner in developing skills in planning, design and construction management of water and wastewater projects. Talent is the essence of meeting our client's objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we'd love to have that first discussion of you joining our team. **Who You Are** **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in a water or wastewater related course of study or closely related discipline. + Demonstrated experience with preparing designs and specifications for Austin Water Utilities (AWU). These projects must include either prior water and wastewater pipeline projects (either small and large diameter), with a secondary preference for AWU water and wastewater treatment projects. + One to three years of relevant post-education experience in water/wastewater engineering either for Austin Water, or with a consulting firm performing relevant work for Austin Water. + Demonstrated and well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills. + Strong verbal and written communications skills when interacting with others, with the ability to express intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. + Proficient with core water/wastewater engineering principles, practices, and methods and their application to environmental and project work-related issues, including pipeline hydraulics, pipeline internal and external loadings and design, etc. + Ability to work independently under the guidance and leadership of mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC requirements. + Proficiency with technical writing, office automation and communication software, technology, math principles, predictive models, and tools. + 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 Civil or Environmental Engineering with an emphasis on water, wastewater, or hydraulics. + Prior work experience with TXDOT utilities relocation projects in the Austin area is preferred. + Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam + Engineer-in-Training Certificate (Texas preferable, other States acceptable. + 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.