Senior Civil Highway Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Civil Highway Engineer to join their dynamic Worcester team. This role involves leading various engineering tasks, including highway design and project management for state and local agencies. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering and have 5-10 years of relevant experience, along with strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to workplace safety. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to impactful transportation projects while mentoring the next generation of engineers in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of civil design experience with a focus on transportation infrastructure.
• Proven track record of effective project management and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead project tasks for engineering and final design activities.
• Coordinate with various design disciplines and provide mentorship.

Skills

Highway Design

Roadway Geometric Design

Drainage Design

Project Management

Technical Writing

Interpersonal Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

3D Corridor Modeling Software

Office Automation Software

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an enthusiastic and motivated Senior Civil Highway Engineer for our Worcester, Massachusetts Transportation Team.

The Senior Civil Highway Engineer should have experience in design of highway, roadway geometric design, roadway plan production, and drainage design for traditional delivery and/or alternative delivery projects. Responsibilities include design and plan production and project management support responsibilities. The successful candidate will have a comprehensive range of roadway design experience related to transportation infrastructure projects which may include geometric design, complete streets, temporary traffic control, and highway design. This role will be a key contributor in assisting in daily activities and mentoring of our transportation team.

Your Impact

• Lead project tasks for conceptual and preliminary engineering and final design activities, as well as development of construction plans, calculations, estimates, and specifications, for various state and local government agencies and private clients.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines such as structures, hydraulics, traffic, environmental, geotechnical, utilities, etc.
• Assist with the development of complex layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, correspondence, and reports. Develop specifications, reports and analyses that meet scope, schedule, cost and quality requirements.
• Use engineering skills to design horizontal and vertical geometry, 3D corridor modeling, drainage and erosion control.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to entry-level engineers.
• Remain current in latest civil engineering techniques and practices.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline and prior civil design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Working knowledge of MassDOT, RIDOT, and MBTA standards and practices
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineering License in Massachusetts or ability to obtain within six months through reciprocity.
• Experience with management of New England transportation infrastructure design.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work

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