Lead Consultant, Civil Engineer

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is searching for a Lead Consultant, Civil Engineer for our Charlotte, North Carolina office to be part of our Civil Design service line that supports WSP’s power, industrial, and municipal clientele across the southeast. The position relies heavily on an ability to interact with clients, team leadership skills, and technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct small to medium project design teams
• Prepare scope of work and costing documents for proposals
• Coordinate with other senior engineering staff, lead junior team members, project stakeholders and other disciplines to manage an organized approach to project execution
• Perform professional civil engineering work including design of erosion and sediment control measures in compliance with state requirements, SPCC plans, site grading using AutoCAD Civil3D, hydraulic systems (closed and open conduits), hydrologic analyses, and stormwater management facilities
• Prepare permit applications and respond to agency (owner) comments in design
• Prepare construction drawings and specifications to implement designs
• Prepare client-ready reports and drawings
• Evaluate design options and understand cost/benefit of solutions
• Train and mentor junior staff

Requirements

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer registration in North Carolina, or ability to obtain within one year
• 7-10 years of professional engineering experience (not including school)
• Valid state driver’s license. Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
• Willing to travel to project sites and business meetings, as required
• Project management experience and team leadership skills
• Proficient in AutoCAD Civil 3D, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
• Proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations. Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to junior-level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, and company-wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline (preferred)

Skills

• AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Proficiency in civil engineering software tools
• Technical computing and calculations

Benefits

At WSP USA, employees are 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.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate project needs.

Contact Information

To apply, please visit our website at www.wsp.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals.