Digital Engineer (Roads)

WSP in the U.S.; Southampton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. seeks a motivated Digital Engineer to join the Roads team, based in Southampton or nearby offices. The role focuses on innovative highway and infrastructure projects, allowing you to work with cutting-edge digital automation tools. You will collaborate within multi-disciplinary teams, applying your understanding of highway engineering and skills like Python and C++. The position encourages applications from diverse backgrounds, promoting equal opportunities in the workplace.

Qualifications

• Understanding of highway engineering principles is preferred.
• Knowledge of relevant design standards and codes is preferred.
• Experience with data handling using MS Excel and/or other data-based systems is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver innovative highway and infrastructure solutions with multi-disciplinary teams.
• Apply digital automation and data-driven design to improve engineering delivery.
• Deliver measurable improvements in design efficiency and quality.

Skills

Good communication skills

Good organisational skills

Understanding of highway engineering principles

Experience with data handling using MS Excel

Tools

Python

C++

Microsoft Azure

Power BI

ProjectWise

Job description

Job Overview

WSP is seeking an enthusiastic and talented Digital Engineer to join the Roads team based in London, Cambridge, Basingstoke, Guildford or Southampton offices. We are open to applications from engineers at varying stages of their career, with the role shaped around capability and experience. You will work alongside professionals to improve road networks and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Highway design solutions such as access and haul roads for National Grid’s Great Grid Upgrade portfolio
• Various highway improvements of varying scales for National Highways on their Scheme Delivery Framework
• Road design and improvements for various local highway authorities
• Opportunity to develop experience in utilities, carbon, digital and drainage through large, multi-disciplinary projects
• Various large multi-disciplinary projects coming online

Key Duties

• Work within multi-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative highway and infrastructure solutions.
• Deliver engineering outputs for projects or work packages of varying scale, complexity, value, and project stage, often across multiple concurrent projects.
• Apply digital automation, data‑driven design, and computational tools (e.g., AI‑assisted data analysis workflows/design checking/automation, Python, C++, Dynamo or similar) to improve engineering delivery.
• Deliver measurable improvements in design efficiency, coordination, quality, and carbon performance through digital tools and automation.
• Reduce repetitive manual effort and improve data reliability through scripting, data pipelines, and model‑driven workflows.
• Work closely with Project and Technical Delivery teams, including supporting carbon measurement using WSP’s Future Ready programme.
• Develop and maintain reusable digital tools, scripts, templates, and documentation to support consistent and efficient project delivery.
• Use platforms such as Microsoft Azure and the Power Platform (Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate), alongside Python, to create integrated, data‑driven workflows.
• Support digital delivery within BIM and CDE environments (e.g., ProjectWise, Autodesk Forma/ACC), aligned with ISO 19650 principles and CAD QA/QC processes.
• Contribute to compliance with Health & Safety, environmental legislation, and in‑house quality assurance processes.
• Participate in knowledge sharing, mentoring, and continuous improvement initiatives, contributing to the development of digital engineering standards and best practice.
• Support the integration of emerging digital technologies (e.g., GIS, digital twins, IoT where appropriate) into infrastructure project delivery.

Qualifications and Experience

• Understanding of highway engineering principles (preferred).
• Knowledge of relevant design standards and codes (e.g., Design Manual for Roads & Bridges, Manual for Streets, TSRGD, Local Authority design guidance) (preferred).
• Experience with data handling using MS Excel and/or other data‑based systems.
• Good communication skills engaging with clients, developers, consultants, elected representatives and the public.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Here at WSP we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy or maternity/paternity. As a Disability Confident leader, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria, please let us know if you require any workplace adjustments in support of your application.