Water and Wastewater Engineer

Be involved in projects with our Maryland Water Team and support the delivery of water infrastructure projects. This role is part of a growing program that helps our client meet capital delivery objectives and address aging infrastructure challenges.

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 a Water & Wastewater Engineer (Entry Level / P2) for our Baltimore, MD office
. The ideal candidate will support the assessment, design, and plan production of municipal water and wastewater projects and/or other water resources related projects, including water/wastewater infrastructure design/assessment/rehabilitation, including conveyance, treatment, and facility design; may also support with drainage design of open and closed systems and hydrologic/hydraulic analysis. The position will support projects through planning, design, and construction phases under the guidance of senior engineers and project managers.

• With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from surveys, record drawings, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical reports, and field investigations to support water and wastewater infrastructure design and rehabilitation projects, and/or water resources projects.
• Assist with preparation of engineering calculations, drawings, quantities, and technical documentation for water and sewer conveyance systems, or drainage systems including pipelines, appurtenances, and related infrastructure.
• Perform basic professional engineering tasks related to water distribution and wastewater collection systems, or drainage systems including preliminary hydraulic calculations, evaluation of system constraints, and support of constructability considerations.
• Support sewer and water main rehabilitation projects by assisting with review of condition assessment data (e.g., inspection reports), development of preliminary rehabilitation concepts, and documentation under the direction of senior staff.
• Assist with verifying site conditions and constraints, including utility conflicts, access limitations, and right‑of‑way considerations.
• Prepare technical memoranda, design documentation, and report sections summarizing analyses, findings, and conclusions using standard electronic tools and project templates.
• Support project managers and technical leads with design submittals (30%, 65%, 90%), comment tracking, and responses to agency review comments.
• Assist with construction phase support activities, including review of RFIs and submittals under supervision and participation in field visits as needed.
• Work with cross‑functional teams in executing project work.
• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field work permitting.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, with a focus in Water Resources or closely related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post‑education experience in environmental engineering, or water resources engineering, supporting water, wastewater, or civil infrastructure projects.
• Foundational knowledge of water and wastewater engineering principles, including conveyance systems and municipal infrastructure design.
• Familiarity with public sector or utility based project work, including preparation of drawings, calculations, and technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and engineering practices related to water and wastewater systems.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and…