Lead Roadway Engineer

About the role

The successful candidate should have leadership experience and high-level technical knowledge in civil/roadway design and plans production for traditional delivery and/or alternative delivery projects. This opportunity allows you to work alongside transportation experts leading innovative projects in North Carolina, the Southeast Region, and beyond.

Responsibilities

• Lead project tasks for conceptual and preliminary engineering and final design activities, as well as development of construction plans, calculations and specifications.
• Provide guidance and mentoring of staff and direct work assignments.
• Cook up with other design disciplines such as structures, drainage, traffic, and utilities, etc.
• Participate hands-on in the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E).
• Review, monitor and/or develop complex layouts, sketches, plans, specifications and estimates standards and guidelines, correspondence, and/or prepare reports.
• Manage projects, lead project tasks, or assist project managers with proactive project coordination and collaboration efforts, including tasks that may require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Apply high-level civil engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Collaborate with professionals, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
• Remain current in latest civil engineering techniques and practices.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and civil/roadway design.
• Professional Engineering License in NC or ability to obtain in six months.
• Significant experience leading design teams on DOT and municipal projects (highway, roadway geometric design and calculations, and roadway plan production).
• Proficiency in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer/Geopak roadway design software.
• Developing skills in project and staff management experience on civil transportation projects.
• 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.
• Commitment to upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Flexible to meet a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• Experience with daily mentoring of junior staff.
• Experience with Alternative Delivery and large transportation projects.
• Expertise with OpenRoads Designer.

Skills

• Leadership and mentoring skills.
• Technical proficiency in civil engineering and design software.
• Project management and coordination abilities.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Self-leadership and responsibility.
• Workplace safety and compliance.
• Flexibility and adaptability.

Benefits

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also 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 and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This position offers a flexible schedule to meet business needs and adapt to changes in a pressure work environment.

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.

Notice to Third Party Agencies

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