Associate Consultant Water Resources Engineer-North Carolina

This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Consultant Water ResourcesEngineer-North Carolina for one of our North Carolina offices. We are looking for a motivated and technically strong civil designer who is working toward acquiring their Engineering License (PE) to join our Water Resources Team. This is an opportunity to be involved in a vast array of water resources projects, serving as the primary designer for projects, continuing to develop skills in both modeling and drafting. The candidate would work closely with a local team to deliver high-quality projects incorporating H&H design principles. The project work includes planning, analysis and design of stormwater conveyance systems, complex hydraulic modeling, stream restoration, SCM design, site grading, and plan production.This position at WSP offers an excellent opportunity for professional growth while working alongside experienced engineers and project managers on complex hydraulic and drainage design challenges. Serving diverse clients, we have a unique position to help communities grow in a way that ensures environmental stewardship. We continue to advocate for an increasingly harmonious relationship between infrastructure development and environmental management. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach- and yours as a WSP employee!Your ImpactEngage with local project teams that are making the biggest impacts in our statewide community, including: NCDOT, Raleigh, Charlotte, Wilmington, and Wake ForestContribute to design efforts throughout the engineering phase and support project delivery from preliminary alternatives analysis through final design, permitting, bidding, and construction phases.Participate in a local group with exciting growth potential, and a company with an established presence at the forefront of the engineering community.Support project teams in the preparation of technical reports and designs for water resources projects.Ensure that production of plans, specifications, reports, and analyses meets scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements.Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, conduct and related policies and proceduresWho You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental, Biological & Agriculture, or a related field of engineering from an accredited programEngineer-in-Training (EIT) certification or successful completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam.On track to acquire a professional engineer’s (PE) license, within four yearsMore than two years of relevant experience with civil engineering principles and practices and project experience in some or all of the following areas:Grading and plan production (AutoCAD or Open Roads Designer)Hydrologic and hydraulic analyses, drainage system design, site layout, and coordination with other civil design disciplinesEnvironmental, floodplain, and/or site development permittingStrong communication skills and ability to work consistently with other members of our water resources team and to coordinate with other disciplines at WSPStrong background using modeling and design software such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, CivilStorm/StormCAD, SWMM, HEC-RAS etc.Perform and assemble design calculations, and prepare documents including reports, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates with support from a supervising engineerDemonstrates commitment to producing high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposalsProven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policiesPreferred QualificationsProven ability to contribute to the delivery of civil engineering projects with H&H design componentsRecent experience with NCDOT and/or municipal (NC)stormwater projectsFamiliarity with:NCDOT drainage design criteria and standardsLocal municipal design standards and specificationsCommunity involvement and affiliation with relevant professional societiesPassionate about bettering our local communities, protecting our natural environment, and serving our clients as a trusted advisor.#LI-MF1About WSPWSP 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.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. Full timePosting Date: 2026-07-28