Early Career Civil Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 66,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer to join our Earth & Environment Team in either Lakewood, Colorado, or Madison, Wisconsin. You will assist with design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects, performing data collection, basic research, and site assessments under supervision.

This entry-level role emphasizes learning, safety, and collaboration, with opportunities to work on water systems, waste management, and geosynthetic linings, and to develop technical

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering is required.
• 0–1 year of post-education experience desired.
• Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Familiarity with design/build processes and civil regulations.
• Ability to communicate clearly with engineers and non-engineers.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting and analyzing data from sites, plans, and GIS data.
• Support basic engineering tasks in design, development, and construction.
• Contribute to site condition assessments and compliance checks.
• Participate in construction QA for earthworks or liners.
• Prepare documentation and maintain field notes and drawings.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Research skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

HEC-HMS

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Civil Engineer to support our Southwest Mountain District. The candidate will sit in our Lakewood, CO or Madison, WI office.

Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

In this role, you will take part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of water systems, waste management units, and other client-driven civil and environmental projects.

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, construction plans, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with performing basic professional civil engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Perform construction quality assurance (CQA) on projects involving earthworks or geosynthetic liner deployment.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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, Environmental Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
• Familiarity with relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• 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

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, HEC-HMS).
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $65,600 - $98,400

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.