Water treatment plant engineer job description

**Mid-Level Water Treatment Plant and Infrastructure Design 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!

**Our Business**

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood's Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

**This Opportunity**

WSP currently has a career opportunity available for a Mid-Level Water Treatment Plant and Infrastructure Design Engineer. Are you an Engineer with 4-12 years of experience in Water Treatment Plant and Infrastructure Engineering Design? Are you looking for an opportunity to work with an established environmental consulting firm on technically complex projects and with opportunities for personal and professional growth? Are you looking for a firm that values its employee's enthusiasm and technical contributions? We are growing and have a career opportunity for a Mid Level Water Treatment Plant and Infrastructure Design Engineer to join our dynamic team in our Bay Area offices.

**Your Impact**

+ Develop high quality, safety focused, leading edge sustainable WaterTreatment Plant and InfrastructureEngineering Design solutions to our municipal and industrial clients for consulting, design and constructionservices

+ Contribute to client business development activities in a doer / seller format, including client development, SOW and proposal preparation and client - centric presentations

+ Contribute to staff development consisting of individuals with 0 - 12 years' experience and provide quality review, quality assurance and mentoring

+ Execute project performance and budget monitoring & reporting (internally and externally)

+ Serve as an effective interface between client's project team and consulting team, conveying technical, schedule and financial information in a timely and professional manner

+ Provide supervision during engineering design for entry-level and other mid-level engineering staff

**Who You Are**

**Required Qualifications**

+ 4 - 12 years of related work experience required

+ Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering (Civil, Chemical, or Environmental) required

+ Must have a current Professional Engineering certification/registration in Civil Engineering in California

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills required

+ Formal project management training desirable; certified as WSP PM if managing projects

+ Ability to establish effective working relationships with contractors required

+ Ability to communicate clearly with on-site contractors, supervisor or Project Manager regarding work assignments required

**Physical Job Requirements**

+ Ability to stoop, kneel, climb and lift up to 50 pounds

+ Ability to drive large pick-up truck; ability to drive a trailer helpful

+ Ability to use hands to operate field equipment

+ Close, distance, and peripheral vision; normal auditory function

+ Must complete employment physical demonstrating ability to meet job requirements, including the ability to wear a respirator, as required

+ Completion of annual or bi-annual employment physical, as required

**License / Certification Requirements**

+ Valid driver's license and insurable driving record

+ Must pass 40 Hour HAZWOPER Training and annual refresher course within, if required

**Machines, Tools and/or Equipment Used**

+ Field tools and equipment

+ Pickup truck and/or other motor vehicle(s); some locations require individual to have their own vehicle

+ Office equipment such as photocopy machine and fax machine

+ Personal computer and desk top software (e.g., MSOffice)

**Work Environment**

+ May require work at remote sites around construction equipment, drilling rigs, explosives and environmental contamination

+ Overtime and overnight stays may be required

+ Some fieldwork may require working with hazardous materials and in hazardous conditions

+ May be subject to periods of extreme heat and cold and other environmental conditions such as wind as humidity

+ Will be required to follow all applicable health and safety procedures associated with work environment

**Travel**

+ May travel frequently to project sites, including sites remote from the office, as part of on-site team

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**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:** N/A - No travel required

+ **Job Status:** Regular

+ **Employee Type:** Full

+ **Primary Location:** OAKLAND - 12TH ST

+ **All locations:** US-CA-Oakland

**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 12,000 employees in over 200 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid 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.