Early Career Civil Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer for our Tucson, AZ office to contribute to civil/roadway design and plans production on traditional and/or alternative delivery projects.

You will join a multi-disciplinary team that values collaboration, mentoring, and career growth within a global engineering firm, with opportunities to work on innovative transportation projects in the West Region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related discipline.
• Engineer in Training certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 0–2 years of roadway design experience.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and project work-related issues.
• Experience with roadway design software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InRoads).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate within a multi-discipline team to execute project work on concurrent roadway projects.
• Review and develop layouts, plans, specs, and estimates for roadways and related facilities.
• Assist project managers with coordination with owners, disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Demonstrate corridor modeling techniques and problem solving during project development.
• Coordinate with geotechnical, structures, drainage, traffic and utilities disciplines.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Multitasking

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

InRoads

Job description

This OpportunityWSP is in search for an

Job DescriptionThis OpportunityWSP is in search for an Early Career Civil Engineer for our Tucson, AZ office. The successful candidate should have experience in civil/roadway design and plans production for traditional delivery and/or alternative delivery projects. Join our team to challenge your expertise with the opportunity to work alongside transportation experts that are leading the way on innovative projects in the West Region and beyond. Work locally, think globally. This position is best suited for an engineer who is seeking an opportunity to work within a team-focused local office, for a large world-wide engineering firm. Join our Western Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that works together to solve problems and meet our client’s objectives. WSP and our local office prioritizes career development, mentoring, and employee satisfaction.

Your Impact

• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-discipline team of engineers to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.


• Review, monitor and/or develop complex layouts, sketches, plans, specifications and estimates, correspondence, and reports for new/widened roadways, intersection improvements, bike and pedestrian facilities.


• Assist project managers with project coordination and collaboration efforts, including tasks that may require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.


• Demonstrate advanced corridor modeling techniques and problem-solving skills during the development of the project.


• Coordinate with other design disciplines such as geotechnical, structures, drainage, traffic, and utilities, etc.


• Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.


• Regularly coordinate and communicate with project teams, manager, and civil team. Attend and participate in project team meetings.


• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.


• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.


• Interface with clients as needed and support business development initiatives.


• Assist with preparation of technical proposals, scoping, and labor estimates.


• Establish and maintain cooperative and productive work relationships with employees, clients and other stakeholders.


• 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 Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).


• Engineer in Training Certification (ability to obtain within 6 months).


• 0 to 2 years of relevant post education experience in roadway design.


• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and project work-related issues.


• Experience with developing technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles.


• 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.


• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.


• Experience with roadway design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, & InRoads).


• 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

• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.


• Experience comparing plans, cost and specifications to meet appropriate regulations.


• Ability to coordinate with team members and understand requirements.

About WSP

ABOUT US

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.

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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.