Senior Civil Engineer

Overview

Senior Civil Engineer for WSP in the U.S. The Charlotte, North Carolina office is the primary location, with consideration for Asheville, NC and Greensboro, NC. The role supports WSP’s power, industrial, and municipal clients in the southeastern United States. The position emphasizes client interaction, team leadership, and technical design across a range of civil projects, including erosion and sediment control, SPCC plans, hydraulics and hydrology design, civil grading, and landfill design and closure.

The engineer will provide oversight and leadership to small to medium project design teams and manage multiple projects with varying priorities. Responsibilities include execution of calculations, design options, reports, agency reviews, and construction drawings, with an emphasis on client relationships.

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• Manage and direct small to medium project design teams.
• Prepare scope of work and costing documents for proposals.
• Coordinate with senior engineering staff, lead junior team members, project stakeholders and other disciplines to manage project execution.
• Perform professional civil engineering work including design of erosion and sediment control measures in compliance with state requirements, SPCC plans, site grading using AutoCAD Civil3D, hydraulic systems (closed and open conduits), hydrologic analyses, and stormwater management facilities.
• Prepare permit applications and respond to agency comments in design.
• Prepare construction drawings and specifications to implement designs.
• Prepare client-ready reports and drawings.
• Evaluate design options and understand cost/benefit of solutions.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

• Minimum Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer registration in North Carolina, or ability to obtain within one year.
• 5–7 years of professional engineering experience.
• Valid state driver’s license and ability to pass WSP motor vehicle screening.
• Willingness to travel to project sites and business meetings as required.
• Project management experience and team leadership skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Civil design software tools.
• Strong technical computation capability and ability to interpret plans and specifications against regulations.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to junior team members, with adherence to QA/QC.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills across levels.
• Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to elicit cooperation from diverse stakeholders, including senior management, clients, and regulators.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to WSP safety policies.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules and hours as needed.

• Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline.

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a global engineering and professional services firm. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets, with over 15,000 employees in more than 300 offices across the U.S. The company emphasizes a flexible and agile workplace model and offers a comprehensive benefits suite.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States and WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing agencies unless there is a signed Service Agreement. Any unsolicited resumes will be the property of WSP.