Early Career Civil Engineer

Description

• Assist with performing basic professional civil engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
• 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.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Familiarity with relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance