Lead Transportation Engineer
About the role
This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Transportation Engineer with experience in Highway design to join our dynamic Civil Engineering group in Mid Atlantic District. The candidate may be located in: Washington, DC, Philadelphia, PA, Herndon, VA, Baltimore, MD, Virginia Beach, VA or Richmond, VA.
Responsibilities
- Design and plan production
- Project management support responsibilities
- Supporting flagship infrastructure programs across the transportation, transit, site, and environmental sectors
- Leading technical design programs
- Facilitating client engagement sessions
- Reinforcing internal design standards
- Identifying future contract opportunities
- Partnering with senior team to grow the technical expertise across the region
- Providing subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site/phased heavy civil programs including site layout, roadway, MOT, grading, drainage, stormwater management, utility and erosion & sediment control across the public and private sectors
- Developing construction plans, specifications, reports and cost estimates
- Preparing construction safety and phasing plans and updating infrastructure layout plans
- Supporting engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated waste management plans, and periodic construction inspections
- Collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction
- Applying high-level civil engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases involving more complex infrastructure and transportation engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation
- Conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
- Coordinating work within the team, leading projects, and being on site as required for meetings with clients and mentoring staff
- Remaining current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
- Performing additional responsibilities as required by business needs
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, or closely related discipline
- May have post graduate education
- 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and civil design
- P.E. license required (multi-state preferred)
- Proficient with civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
- Extensive knowledge of infrastructure and highway design
- Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
- 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
- Highest level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
- 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
- Master’s Degree in Engineering (Graduate Level Courses, Masters, PhD)
- Enhancing credentials and certifications
Skills
- Technical writing
- Office automation
- Discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS)
- Technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
Benefits
WSP Benefits
- Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation (or other personal time)
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Pay
Expected Salary (all locations): $95,000 - $169,300
Schedule
Compensation is based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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.
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Contact Information
If you are ready to get started, please submit your resume and cover letter to [email protected]