Senior Professional, Civil Engineering

WSP • Morris Township, NJ

9h • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is currently seeking a Civil  Engineer (Part-Time Position on average 12~16
hours/week)  to join our  Morristown, NJ office. Provides civil, transportation,
highway and pavement engineering support to technical staff, engineers, and
project managers for design, and construction of infrastructure projects and
systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance
both in the office and field with research, planning, scheduling, design,
analysis, development, QA/QC reviews and construction of highways, bridges,
interchanges, pavements, retaining structures, drainage systems and maintenance
as well as stormwater management systems.  Generates accurate and concise
reports and documentation regarding assigned material, installations, and
construction specifications.  Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and
adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds NJDOT, NJTA, and other
acceptable industry standards for design, quality, safety, and functionality.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 20+ years of relevant post education experience.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Highly familiar with specifications, construction codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• In-state project site travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with discipline-specific design software
• Prior civil/transportation/pavement drainage engineering experience.
• A valid and clean driving license
• Ability to produce schedules using Primavera, Microsoft or other client required software with minimal support.

Responsibilities

• With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the other team members or from physical work site including site surveys, blueprints, as-built plans, GIS data, pavement management system data, guiderail and drainage management data, maps, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Perform basic highway, drainage, geometric  and pavement engineering work relating to conducting research, QA/QC services and inspections of proposed and existing site/structure  conditions, site surveys,  pavement condition surveys, pavement testing and design, soil erosion evaluations and mitigation designs for transportation and transit projects.
• Assist with the development of schedules, QA/QC manuals, technologies, instrumentation and monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation systems, structures, and the incorporation of future-ready solutions with highway engineering design standards.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a concept design and providing technical assistance on various design, and construction issues including, schedule, planning, constructability, compliance to, or necessary revisions to  standard NJDOT/NJTA designs  and specifications.
• Write design memorandums/ reports summarizing findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements and statistical analysis of highway substructure and superstructure data.
• Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with schedules, design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities, and development projects.
• 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.

Benefits

• Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees