Junior Civil Engineer - Infrastructure Design & Construction

WSP in the U.S.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineering Technician to support design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects. You will assist with data collection, surveys, GIS data, and site inspections to support project development and compliance with standards.

This role emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork, with potential travel and growth opportunities; bachelor’s degree required and 0–1 year experience.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist with performing basic professional civil engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, 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, 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.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical mindset

Design/build familiarity

Civil construction knowledge

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Independent and team work

Technical writing

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

MicroStation

Job description

WSP USA is seeking an entry-level Civil Engineering Technician to support design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects. You will assist with data collection, surveys, GIS data, and site inspections to support project development and compliance with standards.

This role emphasizes safety, documentation, and teamwork, with potential travel and growth opportunities; bachelor’s degree required and 0–1 year experience.