Early Career Civil Roadway Engineer
About The Position
WSP is seeking an Early Career Civil Roadway Engineer for its Virginia Beach, VA office. This role involves contributing to projects within the Transportation Team, focusing on the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects for both public and private sectors. Responsibilities include assisting with research, design, concept development, and construction of various infrastructure types such as roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply systems, and sewage treatment. The engineer will be responsible for generating accurate documentation and ensuring work meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
- Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
- Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
- Familiarity with relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, 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.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, Power Geopak, OpenRoads Designer, & AutoCAD Civil 3D).
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
Responsibilities
- Assist with designing roadway/pedestrian alignments, plan & site layouts, typical sections, profiles, cross sections, erosion & sediment control, demolition, and grading.
- Assist with performing basic professional roadway engineering work relating to construction quantities and cost estimates.
- Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design standards and requirements to account for the safety and functionality of end-users and infrastructure.
- Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
- Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- 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
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
