Intermediate Professional, Civil Engineer

WSP • Seattle, WA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Intermediate Professional, Civil Engineer to join its Pacific Mountain West Transportation Engineering Team, based in the Seattle, Washington office. The role provides technical input into the design, development, and construction of public- and private-sector infrastructure projects. Work may include research, design, concept development, planning, and construction support for roads, bridges, utilities, and other transportation civil infrastructure. The engineer prepares accurate, concise reports and project documentation and helps ensure work meets applicable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

With minimal supervision, the engineer collects, compiles, and analyzes information from sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, and geotechnical data. The role includes basic professional engineering work such as researching and inspecting site conditions and infrastructure, contributing to project design and contract documentation, preparing computations and analyses, and supporting field coordination and permitting. The engineer works independently and with cross-functional teams, including engineers, planners, and scientific professionals, on federally, state-, regionally, and locally funded projects. Occasional travel and schedules extending beyond a typical workweek may be required to meet project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to permitting and project-related work.
• Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design.
• Analytical mindset and sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software and technology, mathematical principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, or InRoads.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug and alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training certification.
• Prior design experience related to the degree of study and specific engineering discipline.
• Membership in or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and analyze data from work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, and geotechnical data.
• Research and inspect proposed and existing site conditions, resources, buildings, infrastructure, and transportation channels for conformance with applicable rules, standards, permits, and requirements.
• Assist with project development, design, and construction, including laying out installations and establishing reference points, elevations, and grades.
• Calculate costs and quantities for materials, equipment, and labor.
• Help ensure project work complies with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analyses.
• Provide technical input during preliminary and final design and prepare contract documentation, cost estimates, and specifications.
• Perform basic design tasks and prepare drawings using computer-aided design software for conceptual transportation projects.
• Assist with work plan preparation and coordinate field or site work and permitting.
• Perform standard computations and analyses, and discuss and propose solutions to technical issues.
• Maintain positive working relationships with cross-functional project teams and coordinate with staff across disciplines, such as drainage and structures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks and collaborate with engineers and planners on infrastructure improvement and development projects.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

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 bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

What This Job Offers

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