Senior Civil Engineer & Project Delivery Leader

WSP; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Kennesaw, GA is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to provide high‑level technical guidance for site civil and land development projects across public and private sectors.

You will mentor engineers, oversee multi‑site design efforts, review plans for codes and safety, and drive project delivery from concept through construction. Strong leadership, written communication, and regulatory knowledge are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or closely related discipline.
• Professional Engineer’s license.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post‑education experience in engineering and civil design.
• Proficient with civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work‑related issues.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing engineers in a professional services environment.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.
• Well‑defined knowledge of civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Self‑leadership with attention to detail, multi‑tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic environment.
• Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance with QA/QC.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, Civil 3D, and related tools.
• Travel willingness as needed.

Responsibilities

• Directly manage and mentor engineers providing hands‑on training and guidance to develop staff competency.
• Administrative tasks to support the team including review of timesheets, expense reports, and team metrics.
• Coordinate data collection from sites, surveys, GIS data, and related sources for design and construction.
• Apply high‑level civil engineering techniques to identify improvements across project phases.
• Perform professional civil engineering work and inspections to ensure compliance with rules and permits.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; update layout plans in coordination with owners and clients.
• Lead design and construction management across rehabilitation and new projects.
• Incorporate advanced technologies and modeling techniques to ensure safety and functionality.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams and manage budgets, hours, and resources.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research and recommendations.

Skills

People leadership

Civil engineering

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Technical writing

QA/QC

Communication skills

Self-leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

WSP in Kennesaw, GA is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to provide high‑level technical guidance for site civil and land development projects across public and private sectors.

You will mentor engineers, oversee multi‑site design efforts, review plans for codes and safety, and drive project delivery from concept through construction. Strong leadership, written communication, and regulatory knowledge are essential for success in this role.