Lead Roadway Engineer

WSP • Detroit, MI

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About The Position

This Opportunity WSP USA is seeking a Lead Professional Civil Engineer to join our Transportation team in our Detroit, MI area office. This is an opportunity to build and grow a team of engineers, to work on transportation/site development projects in the Michigan Area. At WSP, you’ll have the opportunity to shape your career to make it what you want it to be. Here at WSP, everything is within our reach-and yours as a WSP employee. Join us and help shape the future! Your Impact Utilize relationships with clients to achieve WSP's business development goals Develop working relationships with clients and consultant partners Build a local team to support client needs Lead tasks & design teams in the execution of projects Provide technical expertise in various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design, and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues during design 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 Collaborate with key staff across disciplines (i.e. drainage, structures, property & buildings) as required Who You Are

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering or closely related field.
• 8+ years of experience in the Transportation/Site Development engineering field
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
• Professional Engineer’s License in Michigan is preffered.
• Hands-on experience in AutoCAD/Open Roads
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
• Ability to implement WSP's Quality Control Procedures
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing small to complex-size projects.
• Leadership experience working with MDOT, City of Detroit and other local agencies
• Business development experience
• Experience in leading and mentoring a team

Responsibilities

• Utilize relationships with clients to achieve WSP's business development goals
• Develop working relationships with clients and consultant partners
• Build a local team to support client needs
• Lead tasks & design teams in the execution of projects
• Provide technical expertise in various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design, and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications
• Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues during design
• 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
• Collaborate with key staff across disciplines (i.e. drainage, structures, property & buildings) as required

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees