Early Career Civil Roadway Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and parental leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Early Career Civil Roadway Engineer in Virginia Beach, VA to support the Transportation Team in design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects. You will assist with roadway alignments, typical sections, and documentation while adhering to safety and project standards.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree in engineering and up to 1 year of post-education experience, with strong research, writing, and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 0–1 year of post-education experience.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with design/build concepts.
• Knowledge of civil construction laws and codes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Assist with designing roadway/pedestrian alignments, plan & site layouts, typical sections, and profiles.
• Assist with estimating construction quantities and costs.
• Provide entry-level technical assistance on design standards and requirements.
• Generate documentation using drawings and field logs.
• Follow safety guidelines and site procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Research skills

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Power Geopak

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Civil Roadway Engineer for our Virginia Beach, VA office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Takes 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 roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply systems, and sewage treatment. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Under general supervision, assist with designing roadway/pedestrian alignments, plan & site layouts, typical sections, profiles, cross sections, erosion & sediment control, demolition, and grading.
• Assist with performing basic professional roadway engineering work relating to construction quantities and cost estimates.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design standards and requirements to account for the safety and functionality of end-users and infrastructure.
• 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 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., MicroStation, Power Geopak, OpenRoads Designer, & AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• 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: $63,800 - $87,700

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

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.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

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