Technical Director, Hydraulic and Hydrology Engineering

WSP
Atlanta
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeFunction: Executive & General ManagementExperience: 12+ yearsEducation: bachelorsSkills: ["Leadership","Mentoring","Communication","Teamwork"]

Senior hydraulic and hydrology engineering leader responsible for directing analysis and design of hydraulic structures (dams, channels, culverts, spillways, stormwater systems), overseeing hydrologic/hydraulic modeling with HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/SWMM, guiding multi-disciplinary teams, mentoring staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving client programs and project quality.

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Technical Director, Hydraulic and Hydrology Engineering

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Job Summary

Senior hydraulic and hydrology engineering leader responsible for directing analysis and design of hydraulic structures (dams, channels, culverts, spillways, stormwater systems), overseeing hydrologic/hydraulic modeling with HEC-RAS/HEC-HMS/SWMM, guiding multi-disciplinary teams, mentoring staff, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving client programs and project quality.
Location: Atlanta
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Executive & General Management
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead the analysis and design of hydraulic structures, including dams, channels, culverts, spillways, and stormwater management systems.
  • •Oversee and conduct hydrologic and hydraulic modeling using industry-standard software (e.g., HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM).
  • •Develop and review technical reports, designs, specifications and permit drawings.
  • •Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including civil engineers, environmental scientists, and urban planners.
  • •Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers and staff.

Key Requirements

  • •Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Water Resources.
  • •Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
  • •Minimum of 12 years of experience in hydraulic and hydrology engineering or a closely related field.
  • •Certified Floodplain Manager.
  • •Strong ability to lead client or sector programs and mentor junior engineers.
Experience:12+ yearsWater resourcesCivil engineering
Education:Bachelor's in Water Resources
Skills:LeadershipMentoringCommunicationTeamwork
Licenses:Professional Engineer (PE)
Certifications:PECertified Floodplain Manager
Languages:English
Tech Stack:HEC-RASHEC-HMSSWMM

Company Brief

WSP
Global professional services firm providing engineering, consulting, and technical services across infrastructure, environment, buildings, transportation, and energy sectors for public- and private-sector clients worldwide.
Industry: Professional Services
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Montreal, Canada
Founded: 1959
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