Civil Design Engineer - Transportation

WSP•Atlanta, GA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Civil Design Engineer for its Transportation Team in the Atlanta, GA office. This role will focus on a variety of transportation projects including turn lanes, widening, roundabouts, intersection improvements, bridge replacements, urban interchange reconstructions, and large design-build projects. The position offers an excellent opportunity to enhance design and production skills and build relationships within WSP and with clients. The Civil Engineer should have experience in highway, roadway geometric design, roadway plan production, drainage design, and traditional/alternative delivery projects, with responsibilities including design and plan production. This role will be a key contributor to the daily activities of the Civil/Highway group.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering.
3 to 5 years of experience in transportation and infrastructure projects.
Experience with design teams on GDOT and municipal projects (highway, roadway geometric design, roadway plan production, and drainage design).
Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
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.
Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, InRoads, OpenRoads).
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.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GDOT projects is beneficial.

Responsibilities

Assist with project tasks for conceptual and preliminary engineering and final design activities, as well as development of construction plans, calculations and specifications.
Coordinate with other design disciplines such as structures, hydraulics, traffic, environmental, and utilities, etc.
Participate hands-on in the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E).
Assist with the development of layouts, sketches, plans, specifications and estimates standards and guidelines, correspondence, and/or prepare reports.
Develop engineering skills including horizontal and vertical geometry design, 3D corridor modeling, drainage and erosion control design, and cost estimating.
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.