Intermediate Professional, Civil Engineer

WSP•Seattle, WA

6d•$84,500 - $116,200•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 and systems, including roads, bridges, utilities, and other transportation civil infrastructure. Work includes research, design, concept development, planning, construction support, and preparation of accurate reports and documentation relating to materials, installations, and construction specifications. Responsibilities must meet industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. The engineer works with limited supervision and individually or on cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals. The position supports project development and design through site and data analysis, inspections, design and drawings, cost and quantity calculations, technical documentation, permitting coordination, and construction-related work. The role also involves coordination with other disciplines and infrastructure authorities on federally, state, regionally, and locally funded projects. Occasional project-related travel and schedules extending beyond a typical workweek may be required. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related discipline and 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience. Engineer in Training certification, prior discipline-related design experience, and participation in local professional practice organizations are preferred. The expected salary range is $84,500–$116,200. WSP offers benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave and vacation or personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

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 issues.
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, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
Basic proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, 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’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional project-related travel may be required.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Collect, compile, and analyze data from worksites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other sources for project development, design, and construction.
Conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, buildings, infrastructure, and transportation channels to assess conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
Work individually and on cross-functional teams to execute project work, assist with laying out installations and establishing reference points, elevations, and grades, calculate costs and quantities of materials, equipment, and labor, and check conformance with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
Provide technical input during preliminary design, final design, and contract documentation, including cost estimates and specifications.
Perform basic design tasks and prepare drawings using CADD software for conceptual transportation projects.
Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field and site work and permitting.
Perform standard computations and analysis.
Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues.
Maintain positive working relationships with cross-functional teams.
Assist and coordinate with key staff across disciplines, including drainage and structures, as required.
Complete training on assigned tasks.
Collaborate with engineers and planners on infrastructure authority projects funded at federal, state, regional, and local levels.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
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