Lead Civil Engineer

This OpportunityWSP is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer to join our Facilities team. This role is ideal for a motivated engineer looking to expand their technical expertise, take greater ownership of projects, and contribute to complex, high‑performing facility and infrastructure projects across multiple market sectors.

This role is open to the following locations:

Boise, , Madison, WI, Minneapolis, MN, Houston, TX, or Austin, TXAt WSP, you’ll work alongside multidisciplinary teams on projects that make a lasting impact—supporting clients, communities, and the built environment. You’ll be challenged with meaningful work, supported through mentoring and professional development, and empowered to grow your career within a collaborative, global organization.

About the Role Our Facilities group delivers innovative civil engineering solutions for food & beverage, federal, and industrial facilities, with a strong emphasis on quality, collaboration, and forward‑thinking design. In this role, you will support site civil design efforts from concept through construction and play a key role in delivering successful projects.

Typical responsibilities include grading and drainage design for new building sites, renovations, and expansions, as well as utility coordination, access road design, permitting support, and construction phase services.

Key Responsibilities Perform site civil design including grading, drainage, utilities, and stormwater management for facility projects

Develop design solutions using AutoCAD Civil 3D and terrain modeling tools to support 3D coordination and visualization

Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams, clients, and contractors

Support permitting and regulatory agency coordination

Assist with construction administration and respond to field questions as needed

Take ownership of assigned tasks and contribute to overall project success

Apply WSP’s quality management processes, including QA/QC reviews

Demonstrate sound engineering judgment while adapting and applying engineering principles, codes, and standards

Grow toward leading projects with guidance, mentoring, and oversight from senior engineers

What You Can Expect at WSPExposure to diverse, technically challenging projects

Autonomy and trust—WSP values accountability, not micromanagementA strong culture of quality, collaboration, and professional integrity

Ongoing mentoring, technical training, and career development support

Compensation aligned with experience, including paid time for all hours worked where applicable

Required Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering7-10 years of relevant civil engineering experience

Ability to perform work requiring independent judgment, adaptation, and modification of engineering principles and procedures

Experience in one or more of the following:

Land development

Municipal utility design

Water resources

Environmental engineering

Proficiency in stormwater management, hydraulics, hydrologic analysis, grading, and site development design

Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing project needs

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to self‑manage tasks and deliver results

Interest in developing client relationships and understanding client needs

Preferred Qualifications Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred

Financial incentive may apply for California PE licensure

Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or Micro Station In Roads Familiarity  with stormwater modeling tools such as HydroCAD, HEC‑RAS, Hydra Flow, or Autodesk Storm & Sanitary AnalysisBIM coordination knowledge

Foundation design experience

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