Civil Engineer-Water Design

Overview

WSP is seeking a Civil Engineer-Water Design to join our growing New England Water Practice in the Greater Providence, Rhode Island or Chelmsford, Massachusetts offices. The candidate will utilize professional experience and technical knowledge of civil and water resource engineering to support projects including site analysis, site/civil design, site grading, parking lot and roadway site layout, stormwater and drainage design, flood control, and utility infrastructure planning and design.

The candidate will be involved in projects with the East Water Team and contribute to a growing organization that meets client objectives and solves challenges.

• Planning and engineering designs and bid packages for site analysis, site civil, stormwater drainage, and utility infrastructure projects.
• Write reports documenting findings, conclusions and recommendations.
• Perform GIS and AutoCAD Civil 3D analyses and design to support engineering and technical services.
• Attend project meetings involving communication to federal, state and local government officials.
• Research, evaluate and apply regulatory requirements, codes and guidelines from local, state and federal agencies.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work.
• Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field work permitting.
• Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in site/civil engineering, site analysis and grading, parking lot and roadway layout/design, utility infrastructure planning and design, and stormwater/drainage design.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to environmental permitting and project work-related issues.
• EIT or ability to obtain one in 6 months.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D required; REVIT experience is a plus.
• Experience with Hydro
  
  CAD, HEC-RAS and/or ArcGIS a plus.
• Experience with MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Project) required.
• Must function independently with minimal supervision in a multi-disciplinary team setting which includes engineers, planners and environmental scientists.
• Ability to perform field work/site visits and some travel; must possess a valid US driver s license.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to multi-task, prioritize, and take direction to ensure quality deliverables.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Project experience in the RI/MA area a plus.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification or ability to obtain one in 1 year.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Compensation:
Expected Salary: $75,600 - $129,800

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world s leading engineering and professional services firms. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model with comprehensive benefits.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. WSP is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No third-party resumes unless requested; unsolicited resumes will be the property of WSP.

Notice to Employment Agencies: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or staffing services.