Early Career Civil Engineer

WSP • Raleigh, NC

22h

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Early Career Civil Engineer provides local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of public- and private-sector infrastructure projects and systems. Work may include basic assistance with research, design, concept development, and construction for roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply systems, and sewage treatment. The role produces accurate, concise project documentation and delivers work that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

The engineer assists with collecting, compiling, and analyzing site, survey, blueprint, GIS, subsurface utility, map, geotechnical, and other project data. The position supports research and inspections of proposed and existing sites, resources, buildings, infrastructure, and transportation channels to assess conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits. It also performs routine engineering functions, provides entry-level technical assistance on design requirements and operating strategies, verifies site characteristics, and documents work using electronic systems, drawings, and field notebooks or logs.

The role requires compliance with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures, completion of assigned training, and responsible, ethical decision-making in accordance with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies. Additional responsibilities may be assigned based on business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills and an analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with design/build processes and concepts.
• Familiarity with relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, 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 such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, or HEC-HMS.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and specific engineering discipline.
• Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from worksites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other sources for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, buildings, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements and operating strategies that support the safety and functionality of end users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and provide basic technical assistance on engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field or worksite notebooks and logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures related 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.

What This Job Offers

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