Early Career Civil Engineer

WSP • Meridian, ID

5h • $62,200 - $80,000

About The Position

WSP is hiring an Early Career Civil Engineer for its Industrial Engineering Team in the Boise, Idaho office. The role provides local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of industrial projects and systems in the public and private sectors, including heavy industrial civil infrastructure. The engineer supports research, design, concept development, and construction activities and works with a team to prepare accurate project documentation and deliver work products that meet industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

The position supports project delivery across industrial, federal, power substation, and other civil site development projects. Work includes technical input at preliminary and final design stages, contract documentation, cost estimates, specifications, basic design tasks, engineering calculations, CADD drawings, computations, analysis, technical writing, data collection, and coordination with team members and other disciplines. Work schedules may extend beyond the typical workweek to meet project requirements, and occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• 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, software, spreadsheets, and technology.
• 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-specific requirements and may extend beyond a typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads, or Geopak.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and/or transportation engineering.
• Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

• Assist and support design teams in delivering projects, including civil site development for industrial, federal, power substation, and other project types.
• Provide technical input during preliminary design, final design, and preparation of contract documentation, including cost estimates and specifications.
• Perform basic design tasks, engineering calculations, and drawings using computer-aided design (CADD).
• Perform standard computations and analysis.
• Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues.
• Collect data and gather information or documents.
• Attend design meetings and coordinate with team members.
• Develop memorandums and other written technical documents.
• Maintain positive team relationships.
• Assist and coordinate with key staff across disciplines, such as drainage and structures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life coverage.
• 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