Early Career Civil Engineer

WSP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer to join our Southeast Transportation Engineering Team in Tampa, FL or Orlando, FL. This full-time role provides hands-on involvement in planning, design, development, and construction of transportation infrastructure.

You will work with a team to prepare design documents, calculations, and CAD drawings, attend design meetings, and contribute to project documentation while growing professional skills through mentoring and real project experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• 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, software, spreadsheets, and technology.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and professional policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support design teams in the execution of project delivery on a range of project types including highway construction and re-construction, complex interchanges, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure.
• Provide technical input during various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications.
• Perform basic design tasks, engineering calculations, and drawings using computer-aided design (CAD).
• Attend design meetings and coordinate with team members.
• Develop memorandums and other written technical documents.
• Maintain positive team relationships and collaborate with cross-disciplinary staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Self-leadership

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Written communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

OpenRoads

Geopak

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time,Early CareerCivil Engineer!

This role can sit out of our Tampa, FL or Orlando, FLoffices.

This Opportunity

Be involved in projects with ourSoutheast Transportation Engineering Teamand be a part of a growing organization that meets ourclient's objectives and solves their challenges.
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 oftransportation civil infrastructure.Work with a team to generate accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Deliver work products meeting acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Assist and support design teams in the execution of project delivery on a range of project types including highway construction and re-construction, complex interchanges, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, innovative intersections, design-build, and more.
• Provide technicalinput during variousstages of project, including preliminarydesign, final design andcontract documentationincluding cost estimates and specifications.
• Perform basic design tasks, engineering calculations, and drawings using computer-aided design (CADD).
• Perform standard computations and analysis.
• Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues.
• Collect data and gather information or documents.
• Attend design meetings and coordinate with team members.
• Develop memorandums and other written technical documents.
• Maintain positive team relationships.
• Assist and coordinate with key staff across disciplines (i.e. drainage, structures) as required.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• 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, software, spreadsheets, and technology.
• 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., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads, Geopak).
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and/or transportation engineering.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

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