Wsp In The U.S.
Provides engineering, design, and consulting services in various sectors including infrastructure and energy.
Senior civil engineer designing power plant site layouts, grading, stormwater, utilities, and overseeing project delivery.
2 days ago
$115,100 - $180,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Overland Park, KS
Field
Company Size
50,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Consulting
Engineering
Project Management
Design
Architecture
Construction services
Technical Services
Turnkey
Sector Specialisms
Industrial
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences
Chemicals
Food and Beverages
Process Energy
Aerospace
Consumer Products
Power Generation and Delivery
Role
Description
engineering review
site design
hydrology design
erosion control
discipline coordination
client relations
- 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.
- Participate and lead business development activities for company and Civil Discipline.
- Perform detailed engineering reviews of the work submitted by others.
- Develop site layout, grading, storm water management, vehicular circulation, underground utilities, retaining walls, and wastewater management.
- Maintaining good working relationships with clients, material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects.
- Interface with State and Local permitting agencies and construction entities for US and international projects.
- Supervise and mentor less experienced Engineers and CAD Designers
- Hydrology and Hydraulic Calculations and Studies to design stormwater management systems including detention and infiltration systems to prevent environmental impacts of flooding.
- Earthwork and Erosion Control Calculations to avoid unnecessary environmental impact and cost.
- Maintaining good working relationships with internal groups that support projects.
- Coordinate regularly with the Project Engineer/Manager to ensure project scope, budget, and quality expectations are met.
- Surveying, Geotechnical, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and discipline coordination.
Requirements
pe license
bsce
civil 3d
hydrocad
10+ years
power plant
- Efficient communications and ability to work with team members not located in the same office through MS Teams, email, and/or telephone calls.
- Professional Engineer License.
- Power plant and substation site design experience
- Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
- BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering) degree from an ABET accredited university.
- Proficient with various engineering design tools and software. Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D and stormwater design software HydroCAD. Effective managing Civil3D CADD designers.
- Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.
- Experience in site design for utilities, industrial facilities, municipal infrastructure, storm drainage and stormwater management design, site grading, roadway and utility design, sanitary sewer design and analysis, construction specification development and development of construction bid packages.
- 10+ years’ of relevant post education experience as a civil engineer.
- Proficient with various engineering design tools and software. Specifically, Autodesk Civil 3D and stormwater design software like HydroCAD
- Managerial and leadership skills a plus, desire to become an Area Lead
- The ideal candidate will have experience working in consulting firms.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
- Exposure and experience in a wide range of power plant technologies including biomass, municipal waste, geothermal, hydrogen, fossil fuel, carbon capture, battery energy storage, hydro, and solar.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Surveying and Retaining wall design experience
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
- A global leader in engineering services, WSP has a strong presence in the U.S., offering innovative solutions.
- Specializes in large-scale infrastructure projects, energy solutions, and advanced building designs.
- Has successfully managed some of the most high-profile transportation, civil engineering, and environmental projects.
- Excels in integrating sustainability and technology into the design and delivery of projects, creating long-term value.
- The company is involved in projects across various sectors, with an emphasis on creating sustainable, resilient communities.
- WSP's approach blends cutting-edge technologies with industry expertise to shape cities, transport networks, and the environment.
Culture + Values
- Be a solution‑driven advisor with outstanding expertise
- Always be the first choice for clients, partners and employees
- INNOVATIVE
- TRUSTWORTHY
- UNITED
- PASSIONATE
- CARING
Environment + Sustainability
60% reduction
GHG emissions target
Reduction in absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 2030.
30% reduction
Scope 3 emissions target
Reduction in absolute Scope 3 GHG emissions by 2030.
90% reduction
Long-term GHG target
Reduction in absolute Scope 1, 2, and 3 GHG emissions by 2040.
100% renewable
Electricity sourcing target
Goal to achieve 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
- Joined SEI SE 2050 Commitment to reduce embodied carbon in structural projects by 2050.
- U.S. operations achieved carbon neutrality in Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 business travel emissions since 2019.
- Emissions reduction strategy deploys energy efficiency, renewables, low-carbon materials, fleet optimization, value-chain engagement, and carbon removals (offsets limited to ≤ 10%).
- SBTi-approved science-based targets aligned with a 1.5 °C pathway.
Inclusion & Diversity
- U.S. workforce development programs aimed at addressing under‑represented groups
- Committed to broad recruitment and development programs supporting diverse talent pipelines
- No publicly disclosed gender‑specific headcount or leadership percentages available