Las Vegas, NV, 89102, USA
28 days ago
Early Professional, Water Resources Engineering
**Our Business** WSP values our emerging professionals, building them into the leaders of the future. We invest in our employees, providing them opportunities to contribute to exciting project with clients across the globe and make a difference in the communities we serve. We are on the cutting edge of civil engineering innovation with cross disciplinary access that enables the holistic approach to solving problems. Our water team exists to collaboratively address global challenges like climate change and aging infrastructure, providing innovative and sustainable solutions while fostering a positive and dedicated attitude in our work for diverse clients worldwide. **This Opportunity** We are looking for an ** Early Career Water Engineer** to join our water team in the Pacific Mountain West District. This position can be located out of our **Las Vegas, NV, and other west region** offices which operate with a **flexible hybrid-workplace model** . **Your Impact** + Assist with performing basic professional water engineering work relating the planning, design, and implementation of water projects. + Assist in collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction. + Assist in the preparation of technical reports, drawings, specifications and cost estimates. + Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses. + Work as an individual and as part of a cross-functional team of engineers to execute project work. + Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting. + 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. **Who You Are** **Required Qualifications** + Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with an interest in water, or closely related discipline. + 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience. + Strong understanding of fundamentals of engineering principals, particularly related to water related infrastructure and systems. + Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. + Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. + Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as collaboratively as part of a team to meet business objectives. + Basic proficiency with technical writing, office software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and related tools. + Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and industry standards. + Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Engineer in Training Certification. + Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, OpenRoads, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM). + Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline. + A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations. \#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.
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