Associate Civil Engineer – Renewable Energy Design

WSP Global Inc.; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off and leave benefits

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Chelmsford, MA or Boston, MA seeks an Associate Civil Engineer to join our Renewable Energy Team. You’ll work on solar, battery storage, and other renewables across New England and beyond, supporting planning, design, permitting, and construction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, applying Civil 3D, stormwater, and site development skills, and delivering practical engineering solutions while upholding safety, quality, and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• Experience with site development, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and permitting.
• Working knowledge of civil engineering principles, codes, regulations, and construction practices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently or collaboratively.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Support planning, design, permitting, and construction of renewable energy and land development projects.
• Design site layouts, grading plans, and construction drawings using Civil 3D.
• Design stormwater management systems and prepare hydraulic and drainage calculations.
• Assist with permitting strategies, regulatory coordination, and environmental compliance.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, exhibits, and engineering documentation.
• Collaborate with engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers on multidisciplinary projects.
• Support project scoping, proposals, budgeting, and work planning activities.
• Identify project risks and help develop mitigation strategies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

HydroCAD

ArcGIS

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Chelmsford, MA or Boston, MA seeks an Associate Civil Engineer to join our Renewable Energy Team. You’ll work on solar, battery storage, and other renewables across New England and beyond, supporting planning, design, permitting, and construction.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, applying Civil 3D, stormwater, and site development skills, and delivering practical engineering solutions while upholding safety, quality, and ethical standards.