Experienced Professional, Civil Engineer

WSP • Portland, OR

3d • Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking an Experienced Professional, Civil Engineer to join its Pacific Mountain West Transportation Engineering Team, based in the Portland, Oregon office. The role provides technical input for the design, development, and construction of public- and private-sector infrastructure projects and systems. Work may include research, design, concept development, planning, and construction related to roads, bridges, utilities, and other transportation civil infrastructure. The engineer produces accurate, concise project documentation and helps ensure work meets industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

The position involves gathering and analyzing project data; performing civil engineering work, research, and inspections; contributing technical input throughout project design and documentation; and developing transportation designs and drawings using CADD software. The engineer also supports work-plan preparation, field and site-work coordination, permitting, calculations, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities. The role requires adherence to WSP’s Code of Conduct, safety policies, and other company policies. Occasional travel and schedules extending beyond the typical workweek may be required by project needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education engineering experience and prior civil design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Experience with roadway geometric design, including horizontal and vertical alignments and typical sections.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to permitting and project work.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation and new design.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, or OpenRoads.
• Analytical mindset and sound judgment when evaluating situations and making decisions.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and prioritize in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instructions, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Moderate proficiency in technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work schedules suited to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Ability to uphold workplace safety and abide by WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineering License in Oregon.
• Prior design experience related to the degree of study and specific engineering discipline.
• Membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.
• Experience preparing Oregon Special Provisions.
• Experience preparing cost estimates.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and analyze data from work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other sources for project development, design, and construction.
• Perform professional civil engineering work and assist with research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, buildings, infrastructure, and transportation channels to assess compliance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Provide technical input during preliminary design, final design, and preparation of contract documentation, including cost estimates and specifications.
• Perform design tasks and prepare drawings using CADD software to develop conceptual transportation projects.
• Assist with work-plan preparation and coordinate field or site work and permitting.
• Perform standard computations and analysis.
• Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues.
• Maintain positive team relationships and work with cross-functional teams to execute project work.
• Assist and coordinate with key staff across disciplines, including drainage and structures, as needed.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers and planners on projects for federal, state, regional, and local infrastructure authorities and funding programs.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making 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.
• Follow workplace safety requirements and WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Travel occasionally as required by project-specific needs and work schedules that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

What This Job Offers

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