Mid-Level Civil Engineer; Generation

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Civil Engineer (Generation) to join our Power & Energy team in Houston, TX. The following locations will be considered:
Overland Park, KS;
Oradell, NJ;
Mount Laurel, NJ;
Atlanta, GA;
Seattle, WA;
Boise, ; and Hailey,  candidate will be involved in projects with our Power Generation and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

• Develop site layout, grading, storm water management, vehicular circulation, underground utilities, retaining walls, erosion control, and wastewater management design.
• Perform earthwork and erosion control calculations to avoid unnecessary environmental impact and cost.
• Gain exposure and experience in a wide range of power plant technologies including biomass, municipal waste, geothermal, hydrogen, fossil fuel, carbon capture, battery energy storage, hydro, and solar.
• Coordinate surveying, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, and discipline activities.
• Conduct hydrology and hydraulic calculations and studies to design stormwater management systems, including detention and infiltration systems to mitigate flooding impacts.
• Interface with state and local permitting agencies and construction entities for U.S. and international projects.
• Coordinate regularly with the Project Engineer/Manager to ensure project scope, budget, and quality expectations are met.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering) from an ABET‑accredited university.
• Engineer‑In‑Training (EIT) certification or capability to achieve within two years.
• 3+ years of relevant post‑education experience in engineering discipline and prior civil design experience.
• Experience in site design for utilities, industrial facilities, municipal infrastructure, storm drainage, stormwater management design, site grading, roadway and utility design, sanitary sewer design and analysis, construction specification development, and development of construction bid packages.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to both engineering and non‑engineering audiences.
• Knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record‑keeping requirements.
• 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.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, 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.
• Experience with Autodesk Civil3D, Micro Station, and Microsoft Office suite.

• Professional Engineer License.
• Experience working in consulting firms.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on medical, dental, vision, disability, life, retirement savings, paid sick leave, paid vacation, paid parental leave, and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $75,600 - $129,800

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.