Lead Civil Engineer - NYC Transportation

About the role

This Opportunity WSP USA is currently initiating a search for a Lead Civil Engineer to join our growing Northeast Civil Transportation team. The position is available in both our New York City office.

Responsibilities

• Provides high level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase design and construction infrastructure projects in the public and private sector.
• Tasks include the research, concept development, planning, design and construction of sites, facilities, roads, highways, utilities and rail infrastructure.
• Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on material, installation, design, and construction specifications.
• Affords assistance in the oversight of a team of engineers and subconsultants.
• Interacts with clients and public agencies.
• Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and civil design.
• Engineer license required.
• Experience delivering projects for New York public agencies including but not limited to the MTA, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCDDC and Port Authority of NY & NJ.
• Proficient with civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Extensive knowledge of infrastructure design.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.
• Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Highest proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, InRoads Bentley OpenRoads Designer.), technology, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability 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

• Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline. 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and civil design. Engineer license required. Experience delivering projects for New York public agencies including but not limited to the MTA, NYSDOT, NYCDOT, NYCDDC and Port Authority of NY & NJ. Proficient with civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. Extensive knowledge of infrastructure design. Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects. Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations. Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC. Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, InRoads Bentley OpenRoads Designer.), technology, spreadsheets, and tools. Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution. Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Ability 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.

Skills

• Technical Writing
• Office Automation
• Discipline-Specific Design Software (Autodesk Civil 3D, Bentley MicroStation, InRoads Bentley OpenRoads Designer.)
• Technology
• Spreadsheets
• Tools
• Technical Computation
• Statistical Analysis
• Problem Solving
• Coordination
• Leadership
• Health and Safety Planning
• Interpersonal Communication
• Project Management
• Regulatory Compliance

Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $ 118,000.00- $ 175,000.00

Schedule

Not specified

Contact Information

For inquiries about this opportunity, please contact [Contact Information].

Equal Opportunity Employer

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

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About WSP

ABOUT US 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. www.wsp.com