Lead Civil Engineer

Lead Civil Engineer – WSP, U.S. (Charlotte, NC; Asheville, NC; Greensboro, NC)

Location:

Charlotte, NC (also Asheville, NC and Greensboro, NC).

• 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 an organized approach to 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 (owner) 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
• Training and mentoring junior staff
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software
• 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
• 7–10 years of professional engineering experience
• Valid state driver’s license. Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening
• Must be willing 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
• Proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
• Works independently and provides guidance and leadership to junior‑level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization
• Tactical lateral thinking and strong analytical skills with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities in a pressure work environment
• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of sources, including senior management, clients, regulators, and company‑wide staff, including those with whom no formal hierarchical relationship exists
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility to a variety of schedules and hours to meet business needs

• Master’s Degree in Civil Engineering or related discipline

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, WSP USA designers build lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

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.

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position  unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.