Civil/Transportation Engineer

WSP; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Time off for voting/naturalization

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Civil/Transportation Engineer for its San Francisco, CA office. You will support civil, highway, transportation and public infrastructure projects as part of a collaborative design team delivering practical solutions.

The role involves planning, design, permitting, documentation and field support to ensure quality, safety and client service. Strong tech writing and software skills preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• 3–5 years of Civil engineering experience in infrastructure planning/design.
• Engineer in Training (EIT) certification as appropriate.
• Knowledge of design standards, permitting, codes and regulations.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and stakeholders.
• Experience with technical writing, calculations, and MS Office.
• Proficiency with civil design software and GIS tools.

Responsibilities

• Support civil/highway and transportation design tasks for infrastructure projects.
• Collect and analyze data to support planning, design, permitting and construction.
• Prepare calculations, estimates, reports, sketches and exhibits.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies and multiple design disciplines.
• Assist field reviews, studies, and construction support activities.
• Contribute to quality control, scheduling and budgeting efforts.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• Take on additional responsibilities as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Self-leadership

Multitasking

Technical writing

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

InRoads

AutoCAD Civil 3D

ArcGIS

HEC-RAS

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Civil/Transportation Engineer for our San Francisco, CA office. This role will support civil, highway, transportation, and public infrastructure projects across the region as part of a collaborative design team focused on delivering practical, high-quality solutions for public and private sector clients.

The selected candidate will assist with planning, design, due diligence, permitting, technical documentation, and construction support for infrastructure projects, helping ensure work meets applicable standards for quality, safety, functionality, and client service.

Your Impact

• Support civil/highway and transportation design tasks for infrastructure projects, applying sound engineering judgment and adapting standard techniques as needed.
• Collect, compile, and analyze site, survey, plan, GIS, utility, geotechnical, and other project data to support planning, design, permitting, and construction.
• Prepare calculations, quantity and cost estimates, technical reports, exhibits, tables, charts, sketches, and other documentation to communicate findings and recommendations.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, and design disciplines including structures, drainage, stormwater, traffic, electrical, utilities, right of way, and environmental.
• Assist with field reviews, studies, inspections, project scoping, and construction support to confirm conformance with plans, specifications, permits, and applicable standards.
• Support project delivery through quality control, schedule and budget awareness, technical coordination, and clear communication with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 3 to 5 years of relevant civil engineering experience, including civil design for infrastructure planning, design, rehabilitation, new construction, or construction management.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, design standards, permitting, agency coordination, construction requirements, and applicable codes and regulations.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Experience with technical writing, calculations, cost/quantity estimates, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and civil design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, InRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and HEC-RAS.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Professional licensure/certification
• Safety certifications such as 40-hour OSHA Health & Safety training (HAZWOPER), First Aid, or Adult CPR
• Experience with Caltrans and/or FHWA oversight, including familiarity with Caltrans Highway Design Manual, design and CAD standards, AASHTO guidance, California MUTCD, and Greenbook/APWA standards.

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

Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $95,000 - $135,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, 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.