Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development

WSP in the U.S.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development for our Irvine, CA office. The role focuses on civil site development and solid waste/landfill engineering within the Earth & Environment Team, delivering technically sound solutions and client-focused deliverables.

The successful candidate will contribute to civil design, earthwork, drainage, permitting and design of landfills, while guiding junior staff, coordinating with regulators, and supporting project execution with strong

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• 5–7 years of civil engineering design/construction experience.
• Experience in civil site layout, drainage, submittals, RFIs, landfills, earthwork, permitting, drawings, specs, estimates.

Responsibilities

• Develop, scope, and manage small civil and solid waste projects.
• Prepare civil layouts, grading, drainage, and earthwork designs for sites and landfills.
• Prepare reports, drawings, specs, and engineer's estimates.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Autodesk Civil 3D

Communication skills

MS Office

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Civil 3D

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a

Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Civil Engineer - Land Development focused on civil site development and solid waste/landfill engineering for our Irvine, CA office. This role will support projects with our Earth & Environment Team and contribute to a growing organization that helps clients meet their objectives and solve complex engineering challenges.

In this dual-role position, you will support both traditional civil site development and solid waste/landfill engineering projects. The successful candidate will contribute across areas including civil design, earthwork construction, piping systems, surface water management, erosion control, and landfill permitting and design, while bringing a strong commitment to quality, clear communication, and client-focused work products. Some travel will be required.

Your Impact

• Develop, scope, and manage small-sized civil and solid waste engineering projects.
• Prepare civil layout, grading, drainage, and earthwork designs for civil sites and landfills.
• Prepare engineering design reports, drawings, technical specifications, and engineer’s estimates.
• Support construction-phase services, including submittal reviews, responses to RFIs, and field coordination.
• Coordinate with clients, regulatory agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Train and guide junior staff in technical delivery, quality expectations, and project execution.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans.
• Interpret and summarize technical data, reports, and documents to support sound engineering and regulatory conclusions.
• Collaborate with professionals across disciplines to provide trusted-advisor service and future-ready solutions for clients.
• 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.
• Interact with and help direct field staff for CQA efforts during construction

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
• 5–7 years of experience in civil engineering design and/or construction.
• Experience in some of the following areas, with a willingness to learn the others: civil site layout/design, drainage calculations/design, construction support such as submittal reviews and RFIs, solid waste/landfill design and construction, earthwork construction and soils testing, permitting documents, construction drawings, technical specifications, and engineer’s estimates.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D, including alignments, corridors, grading objects, and earthwork volume calculations.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong work history with leadership ability, sound judgment, and a positive attitude.
• Ability to perform technical computations, apply engineering principles, interpret plans and specifications, and compare findings to applicable regulations.
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership to junior-level team or project members while maintaining strict adherence to quality assurance and quality control expectations.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize responsibilities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and anti-harassment policies.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing project needs and schedules.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• CA Professional Engineer license.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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: $107,500 - $156,600

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.

About WSP

ABOUT US

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.

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