Early Career Civil Engineer (Generation)

About the role

The candidate will be involved in projects with our Power Generation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop site layout, grading, storm water management, vehicular circulation, underground utilities, retaining walls, erosion control, and wastewater management design
• Earthwork and Erosion Control Calculations to avoid unnecessary environmental impact and cost
• Hydrology and Hydraulic Calculations and Studies to design stormwater management systems including detention and infiltration systems to prevent environmental impacts of flooding
• Interface with State and Local permitting agencies and construction entities for US and international projects
• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset
• Familiarity with relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
• 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
• Able to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Able to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification
• Consulting Engineering experience
• Site development design experience: municipal infrastructure, storm drainage and stormwater management design, site grading, roadway and utility design, sanitary sewer design and analysis, construction specification development and development of construction bid packages

Skills

• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite

Benefits

• Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Work schedules are flexible and conducive to project-specific requirements.

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.

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