Senior Professional, Civil Engineering Design Manager

Wsp

The Role

Overview

Lead civil design projects, mentor staff, and support business development in WA.

Key Responsibilities

  • civil lead
  • coordination
  • project management
  • qa/qc
  • business development
  • client liaison

Tasks

-Collaborate with other local offices and in-house national transportation delivery experts to provide clients with innovative and future-focused solutions. -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. -Coordinate with other design disciplines, and workshare with other offices across the Pacific Mountain West District. -Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers to help drive the project team to deliver technically sound engineering solutions in an efficient manner with a focus on quality. -Perform professional civil task lead work on transportation projects for clients in the Pacific Mountain West District (Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Alaska, Hawaii and Guam). -Support transportation business development efforts, strategy development, client engagement and pursuits in the Pacific Mountain West District. -Support project managers to prepare, negotiate, and/or oversee scope, schedule and budget, changes and risk, as well as plans, specifications, estimates and/or bid packages. -Responsible for assisting in the growth and development of the Civil Engineering/Roadway design team. -Mentor or supervise early career staff to support their growth and professional development. -Maintain quality assurance/quality control, ensuring that cost, schedule, and quality objectives are met for engineering activities and are commensurate with quality standards and client requirements. -Provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project teams in order to achieve overall project objectives. -Work closely with clients to meet and exceed their expectations.

Requirements

  • civil 3d
  • microstation
  • eit certification
  • pe license
  • bachelor's degree
  • project management

What You Bring

-Working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. -Engineer in Training Certification. Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred -Proficiency with roadway/highway design, alignments, profiles, cross-sections/superelevations, and 3D modeling. -Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. -Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations. -Established client relationship and industry contacts. -Demonstrated experience working with public agencies. -Proficient knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. Preferred experience as a task lead on public and/or private sector projects. -Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred -Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field from an accredited program. -Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution. -Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently. -Multi state Professional Engineering license -Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. -Remain current in the latest Civil Engineering techniques and practices. -Preferred experience as a task lead on public and/or private sector projects. -Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects. -5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior civil design experience. -Experience working with local agencies, State Department of Transportation, and/or Transit Agencies projects and their design standards. -Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC. -Experience participating in business development strategy and implementation. -Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek. -Proficiency with technical writing, Microsoft Office suite, Revu suite, document control software, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, OpenRoads, or Civil 3D). Primary software for this position is Civil 3D. -Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work. -Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

The Company

About Wsp

-Partners with clients to create sustainable, efficient, and resilient solutions. -Known for iconic projects like the One World Trade Center and London's Crossrail. -Provides cutting-edge services in transportation, energy, water, and commercial developments. -Blends technical expertise with deep industry knowledge to solve complex challenges globally.

Sector Specialisms

Waste Management and Landfill

Water & Wastewater Tunnels

Water and Wastewater Treatment

Water Supply and Distribution

Parks and Open Spaces

Rail and Transit Advisory

Rail Design

Rail Electrification

Rail Planning

Refurbishment and Retrofit

Risk and Resilience for Bridges and Civil Structures

Stormwater and Flood Risk Management

Structural Engineering for Healthcare

Sustainability and ESG Solutions

Sustainable Building Consulting

Sustainable Design for Healthcare

Tailings & Mine Waste Management

Train Control Systems

Tunnel Seismic and Earthquake Engineering

Tunnel Structural Engineering

Waste and Resources Sector (including thermal treatment, biomass energy, carbon capture, materials recovery facilities, organic waste treatment, advanced conversion, waste transfer facilities, landfill management)

Healthcare Strategy and Planning

Property Consultancy

Cost Management

Project and Programme Management

Life Sciences Strategy