Lead Civil Engineering Consultant - Civil Ground Engineering

Job Title

Lead Civil Engineer

Madison, WI and/or Lakewood, CO

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Civil Engineer for our Earth & Environment Team. Be involved in projects with a primary focus on the energy and waste industries, but also help in other business sectors such as mining, industrial, and transportation.

In this role you will lead tasks related to civil and environmental engineering projects, including hydrology, hydraulics, civil design, water management, preparation of construction documents, regulatory compliance, and surface water management. You will collaborate with geotechnical, geological, and environmental efforts, conduct research, design, conceptual development, planning, and construction of waste containment facilities, water supply systems, and groundwater monitoring networks. You will write and review reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications, ensuring quality meets or exceeds industry standards.

Some travel may be required.

• Determine methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Perform professional civil engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare safety and phasing plans; update infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Develop or incorporate advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for safety and functionality of end‑users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate future‑ready solutions with civil engineering design standards.
• Work as part of a cross‑functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects, assist with laying out installations, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with development and scoping of medium‑sized projects.
• Provide guidance and training to entry‑level engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate‑to‑high‑level risk mitigation activities.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Remain current in latest civil engineering techniques and practices.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and local funded improvement and development projects.
• 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…