Senior Consultant, Civil Engineer

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is searching for a Senior 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
• 5-7 years of professional engineering experience (not including school)
• Valid state driver’s license. Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
• Willingness to travel to project sites and business meetings, as required
• Project management experience and team leadership skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil3D, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
• Proficiency in 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
• 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 Civil3D
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Technical computing and calculations

Benefits

WSP USA offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings programs. Additionally, WSP USA provides a flexible and agile workplace model to support employee growth and career development.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible to meet business needs and may vary based on project 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.