Lead Civil Engineer: Site & Infrastructure Design Leader

WSP USA; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 102,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to join our Facilities team and contribute to complex facility and infrastructure projects across multiple market sectors. The role can be based in Boise, ID, Madison, WI, or Minneapolis, MN, offering ownership of site civil design from concept through construction.

You will lead grading, drainage, utilities, permitting, and construction phase services, using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related tools. Mentoring from senior engineers supports growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• 7–10 years of civil engineering experience with site development focus.
• Ability to manage complex design tasks with independent judgment and delivery focus.
• Experience across land development, municipal utilities, water resources or environmental engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and client relationship development.

Responsibilities

• Perform site civil design including grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management for facility projects.
• Develop design solutions using AutoCAD Civil 3D and terrain modeling tools for 3D coordination.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, clients, and contractors.
• Support permitting and regulatory agency coordination.
• Assist with construction administration and respond to field questions.
• Take ownership of tasks and contribute to overall project success.
• Apply QA/QC processes and sound engineering judgment while adhering to codes and standards.
• Grow toward leading projects with mentoring from senior engineers.

Skills

Independent judgment

Communication skills

Self-management

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

MicroStation InRoads

HydroCAD

HEC-RAS

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to join our Facilities team and contribute to complex facility and infrastructure projects across multiple market sectors. The role can be based in Boise, ID, Madison, WI, or Minneapolis, MN, offering ownership of site civil design from concept through construction.

You will lead grading, drainage, utilities, permitting, and construction phase services, using AutoCAD Civil 3D and related tools. Mentoring from senior engineers supports growth.