Early Career Civil Engineer

WSP•Tucson, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is for an Early Career Civil Engineer in WSP's Tucson, AZ office. The role involves civil/roadway design and plans production for traditional and/or alternative delivery projects. The engineer will work alongside transportation experts on innovative projects and be part of a team-focused local office within a large, world-wide engineering firm. WSP and its local office prioritize career development, mentoring, and employee satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
Engineer in Training Certification (ability to obtain within 6 months).
0 to 2 years of relevant post education experience in roadway design.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and project work-related issues.
Experience with developing technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles.
Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Experience with roadway design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, & InRoads).
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

Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
Experience comparing plans, cost and specifications to meet appropriate regulations.
Ability to coordinate with team members and understand requirements.

Responsibilities

Work collaboratively as part of a multi-discipline team of engineers to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
Review, monitor and/or develop complex layouts, sketches, plans, specifications and estimates, correspondence, and reports for new/widened roadways, intersection improvements, bike and pedestrian facilities.
Assist project managers with project coordination and collaboration efforts, including tasks that may require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
Demonstrate advanced corridor modeling techniques and problem-solving skills during the development of the project.
Coordinate with other design disciplines such as geotechnical, structures, drainage, traffic, and utilities, etc.
Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
Regularly coordinate and communicate with project teams, manager, and civil team. Attend and participate in project team meetings.
Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
Interface with clients as needed and support business development initiatives.
Assist with preparation of technical proposals, scoping, and labor estimates.
Establish and maintain cooperative and productive work relationships with employees, clients and other stakeholders.
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.