Consultant - Civil Engineering

WSP; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Consultant Civil Engineer for our Charlotte, North Carolina office to support civil design for power, industrial, and municipal clients in the southeast. You will execute calculations, develop design options, prepare reports and construction drawings, and collaborate with clients to foster lasting relationships.

The role requires FE registration within a year, 3–5 years of experience, and proficiency in Civil design tools and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) registration or ability to obtain within one year.
• 3–5 years of professional engineering experience.
• Valid NC driver’s license and ability to pass motor vehicle screening.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and meetings.
• Strong knowledge of Civil design software and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Participate on small to medium project design teams.
• Assist with scope of work and costing documents for proposals.
• Coordinate with engineering staff and junior team members to manage project execution.
• Perform civil engineering design including erosion and sediment control, SPCC plans, grading, hydraulics, hydrologic analyses, and stormwater management facilities.
• Prepare construction drawings and specifications.
• Assist with client-ready reports and drawings.
• Evaluate design options and cost/benefit of solutions.
• Mentor junior staff.

Skills

Client interaction

Team leadership

Analytical problem solving

QA/QC guidance

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil3D

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our Business

We are a global leader in engineering consulting. Combined we have over 83,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

This Opportunity

WSP is searching for a 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 and technical knowledge. The successful candidate will have the ability to work on a breadth of civil projects ranging from erosion and sediment control plans, spill prevention, control, and countermeasure (SPCC) plans, hydraulics and hydrology design, civil grading, and landfill design and closure projects. As a civil engineer, the candidate will be responsible for execution of calculations, design options, reports, agency reviews, and construction drawings for civil design projects. The candidate will have a strong desire to interact with clients and foster long lasting relationships.

Your Impact

• Participate on small to medium project design teams
• Assist with scope of work and costing documents for proposals
• Coordinate with other 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.
• Assist with permit applications and respond to agency (owner) comments in design
• Prepare construction drawings and specifications to implement designs
• Assist with the preparation of client-ready reports and drawings
• Evaluate design options and understand cost/benefit of solutions
• Interested in training and mentoring junior staff
• Intermediate knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Fundamentals of Engineering registration in North Carolina, or ability to obtain within one year
• 3-5 years of professional engineering experience
• Valid state driver’s license. Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
• Must be willing to travel to project sites and business meetings, as required
• Demonstrates commitment to high quality technical performance utilizing current technical knowledge and applications
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Civil design software tools
• Intermediate analytical and design skills and ability to solve complex technical problems in professional discipline.
• Provides guidance to entry-level engineers, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Exhibits learned practices to produce high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, or related discipline.

About Us

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.

www.wsp.com

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.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.