Civil Engineer, Renewable Energy

WSP • Chelmsford, MA

2d • $88,500 - $126,600 • Onsite

About The Position

At WSP, we're shaping the communities of tomorrow and accelerating the transition to a more sustainable future. We're looking for a Civil Engineer to join our growing Renewable Energy Team in Chelmsford, MA. In this role, you'll work on impactful projects that help bring solar, battery storage, and other renewable energy developments to life across New England and beyond. If you enjoy solving complex engineering challenges, collaborating with talented multidisciplinary teams, and seeing your work make a real-world impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• 4 to 6 years of relevant civil engineering experience.
• Experience with site development, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and permitting.
• Working knowledge of civil engineering principles, codes, regulations, and construction practices.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
• Commitment to workplace safety and quality.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or the ability to obtain one.
• Experience with HydroCAD, ArcGIS, or similar design and modeling tools.
• Active involvement in professional engineering organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop site layouts, grading plans, and construction drawings using Civil 3D.
• Design stormwater management systems and prepare supporting hydraulic and drainage calculations.
• Support civil, water resources, and environmental engineering design efforts for renewable energy projects.
• Evaluate existing site conditions and identify practical engineering solutions.
• Perform site investigations, field assessments, and engineering analyses.
• Analyze survey, GIS, geotechnical, and utility data to support project development.
• Assist with permitting strategies, regulatory coordination, and environmental compliance.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, exhibits, and engineering documentation.
• Work alongside engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers on multidisciplinary projects.
• Contribute ideas and technical expertise to solve complex design and construction challenges.
• Support project scoping, proposals, budgeting, and work planning activities.
• Help identify project risks and develop practical mitigation strategies.
• Support renewable energy projects that help communities meet sustainability goals.
• Contribute to projects funded at the federal, state, regional, and local levels.
• Participate in a culture that prioritizes safety, innovation, quality, and professional growth.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Disability coverage
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level