Early Career Civil Roadway Engineer

WSP Global Inc.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. is seeking an Early Career Civil Roadway Engineer for our Virginia Beach, VA office. You will work with the Transportation Team on design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and related documentation.

The role involves assisting in roadway alignments, plan layouts, and typical sections, with emphasis on safety and quality. Travel may be required; a Bachelor's in Engineering is required, with 0–1 year of post-education experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 year of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with design/build processes and civil construction codes.
• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities for engineers and non-engineers.
• Attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently or in a team; basic technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist with roadway/pedestrian alignments, plan layouts, and typical sections.
• Assist with construction quantities and cost estimates.
• Provide entry-level technical assistance on design standards.
• Generate concise documentation using drawings and field logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Adhere to Code of Conduct and company policies.
• Perform additional tasks as required by business needs.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-leadership

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Power Geopak

OpenRoads Designer

AutoCAD Civil 3D

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.