Lead Roadway Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement savings

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Lead Roadway Engineer for its North Carolina Transportation Team based in Greensboro. The successful candidate will have 7+ years in civil/roadway design, leadership experience, and professional license eligibility. This role involves leading innovative projects across North Carolina and mentoring staff while ensuring efficient project execution.

The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer and demonstrate effective communication abilities. Benefits include comprehensive coverage for health and financial stability.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in civil/roadway design with 7+ years in engineering.
• Professional Engineering License in NC or ability to obtain within six months.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead project tasks for engineering and design activities.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines and manage project tasks.
• Participate hands-on in the preparation of construction plans.

Skills

Leadership experience

Civil engineering techniques

Effective communication

Mentoring and guidance

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads Designer

Geopak

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Roadway Engineer for our North Carolina Transportation Team in our Greensboro, NC office. Candidates may also be based in our Charlotte, Raleigh, or Mooresville, NC offices.

Opportunity

The successful candidate should have leadership experience and high‑level technical knowledge in civil/roadway design and plans production for traditional delivery and/or alternative delivery projects. This role offers the chance to work alongside transportation experts leading innovative projects across North Carolina, the Southeast Region, and beyond. The North Carolina Roadway Design Team serves clients on a wide variety of projects ranging from major interstate reconstruction to pedestrian, bicycle, and transit improvement. The selected candidate will collaborate regularly with State DOTs and local municipal agencies on diverse projects and gain opportunities for personal growth and advancement within WSP.

Your Impact

• Lead project tasks for conceptual and preliminary engineering and final design activities, and develop construction plans, calculations and specifications.
• Provide guidance and mentoring of staff and direct work assignments.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines such as structures, drainage, traffic, and utilities.
• Participate hands‑on in the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E).
• Review, monitor, and develop complex layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, and estimates standards and guidelines, correspondence, and reports.
• Manage projects, lead project tasks, or assist project managers with proactive project coordination and collaboration efforts, including tasks that may require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub‑consultants, and clients.
• Apply high‑level civil engineering techniques to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases: concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Collaborate with professionals, engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on federal, state, regional, and locally funded projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
• Remain current in the latest civil engineering techniques and practices.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant post‑education experience in engineering and civil/roadway design.
• Professional Engineering License in NC or ability to obtain it within six months.
• Significant experience leading design teams on DOT and municipal projects, including highway, roadway geometric design and calculations, and roadway plan production.
• Proficiency in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer/Geopak roadway design software.
• Experience developing skills in project and staff management on civil transportation projects.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to both engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Demonstrated high-level self‑leadership with attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
• Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Commitment to upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Flexible to meet a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing small to mid‑size projects.
• Experience with daily mentoring of junior staff.
• Experience with alternative delivery and large transportation projects.
• Expertise with OpenRoads Designer.

Benefits

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits, including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout their careers.

Employment Eligibility

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

EEO Statement

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.