Civil Engineer

Overview

Join to apply for the Civil Engineer role at WSP in the U.S. Our Kennesaw Civil Team is seeking a Civil Engineer to work out of our Kennesaw, GA office. This opportunity involves providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply systems, and sewage treatment.

Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

• Prepare comprehensive land development/site civil design documents including but not limited to demolition plans, site layout, grading plans, utility design, erosion control plans, and storm water management design.
• Develop conceptual site layouts and preliminary design plans to support feasibility assessments, proposals, and client presentations.
• Assist with the preparation of technical reports that outlines methodology, findings, calculations and basis of design as well as due diligence studies to evaluate zoning, environmental constraints, infrastructure availability and code of ordinances set forth by the local governance.
• Support permitting efforts and coordination with regulatory agencies and plan reviewers to ensure timely approvals and compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.
• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with performing basic to intermediate professional civil engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide intermediate level technical support on design strategies that prioritize safety, sustainability, operational efficiency, and compliance with local, state and federal regulations.
• Assist in verifying site characteristics and providing intermediate technical input on various engineering, design, and construction challenges.
• Produce complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• 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 of Science in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline from an ABET accredited university.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in site civil and land development.
• Experience in site design for utilities, industrial facilities, municipal infrastructure, storm drainage and stormwater management design, site grading, roadway and utility design, sanitary sewer design and analysis, construction specification development and development of construction bid packages.
• Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D and associated design extensions such as Storm Sewers, Hydrograph and Hydraflow Express.
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
• Knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
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