Early Career Highway Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA in Troy, NY is seeking an Early Career Highway Engineer to join our New York Transportation Team. This entry-level role focuses on roadway design tasks from concept to final design, supporting projects across the state.

You will gain hands-on experience with design and production, collaborate with engineers and clients, and develop skills in geometric design, traffic control, and OpenRoads software while growing within a supportive, safety-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with design/build concepts and civil construction regulations.
• Strong written and verbal communication for engineering contexts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from surveys, GIS data, and other sources for project development and design.
• Deliver analysis, plans production and other technical activities for state/local agencies and private clients.
• Assist with basic civil engineering work related to site conditions and permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements.
• Generate complete, accurate documentation using electronic systems and drawings.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and site procedures and complete assigned tasks.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Research skills

Communication skills

Self-leadership

Attention to detail

Independent work

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

ArcGIS

OpenRoads

Job description

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an enthusiastic and motivated Early Career Highway Engineer for our New York Transportation Team. This role is located in our Troy, NY location.

The successful candidate will have basic experience with roadway design related to transportation infrastructure projects which may include geometric design, complete streets, temporary traffic control, or limited access highway design. This position is an excellent opportunity to continue to enhance design and production skills and build relationships within WSP as well as with a large number of clients around the state. Assist in design for segments of projects from concept to final design.

Provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Substantiates reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications. 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 collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Deliver analysis, plans production and other technical activities for various state and local government agencies and private clients.
• Assist with performing basic professional civil engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of site conditions 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.
• 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 and drawings.
• 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, 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

• Degree with focus on Highway/Transportation Engineering
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, ArcGIS, OpenRoads).
• 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 (all locations): $63,800 - $85,000

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 and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances and the type of work being performed not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP

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.