Experienced Professional, Civil Engineering

Experienced Professional, Civil Engineering

Join us at WSP in the U.S. to work as a Civil Engineer. This role is based in Worcester, MA
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WSP is currently looking for a Civil Engineer to join our Worcester, MA office. The position involves providing technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, investigation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of roads, buildings, bridges, railroads, and utility systems.

The role requires generating accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications, and ensuring that responsibilities are delivered to industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

• Collect, compile, and analyze 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 in performing 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 construction or operating permits.
• Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to ensure the safety and functionality of end‑users and future‑ready solutions with civil engineering design standards.
• Work individually or as part of a cross‑functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring conformity with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Research databases regarding historical property land uses.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the 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 small‑to‑medium‑sized projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
• Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low‑to‑mid‑level risk mitigation activities.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Collaborate with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on federal, state, regional, and locally 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 needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post‑education experience in the engineering discipline and prior civil design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work‑related issues.
• Working knowledge of MassDOT, RIDOT, and MBTA standards…