Description
This Opportunity
WSP is in search for an Early Career Civil Engineer for our Tucson, AZ office.
The successful candidate should have experience in civil/roadway design and
plans production for traditional delivery and/or alternative delivery projects.
Join our team to challenge your expertise with the opportunity to work alongside
transportation experts that are leading the way on innovative projects in the
West Region and beyond.
Work locally, think globally. This position is best suited for an engineer who
is seeking an opportunity to work within a team-focused local office, for a
large world-wide engineering firm. Join our Western Transportation Team and be a
part of a growing organization that works together to solve problems and meet
our client’s objectives. WSP and our local office prioritizes career
development, mentoring, and employee satisfaction.
Your Impact
* Work collaboratively as part of a multi-discipline team of engineers to
execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
* Review, monitor and/or develop complex layouts, sketches, plans,
specifications and estimates, correspondence, and reports for new/widened
roadways, intersection improvements, bike and pedestrian facilities.
* Assist project managers with project coordination and collaboration efforts,
including tasks that may require coordination with owners, other disciplines,
sub-consultants, and clients.
* Demonstrate advanced corridor modeling techniques and problem-solving skills
during the development of the project.
* Coordinate with other design disciplines such as geotechnical, structures,
drainage, traffic, and utilities, etc.
* Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, GIS
data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other
matrices for project development, design, and construction.
* Regularly coordinate and communicate with project teams, manager, and civil
team. Attend and participate in project team meetings.
* Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity,
documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record
compliance and retention.
* 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.
* Interface with clients as needed and support business development
initiatives.
* Assist with preparation of technical proposals, scoping, and labor estimates.
* Establish and maintain cooperative and productive work relationships with
employees, clients and other stakeholders.
* 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or
equivalent experience).
* Engineer in Training Certification (ability to obtain within 6 months).
* 0 to 2 years of relevant post education experience in roadway design.
* Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build,
and project work-related issues.
* Experience with developing technical computations and calculations involving
the application of engineering principles.
* Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others,
expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and
non-engineering audience.
* Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and
managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
* Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously,
follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
* Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software,
technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
* Experience with roadway design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil
3D, & InRoads).
* 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.
* Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
* Experience comparing plans, cost and specifications to meet appropriate
regulations.
* Ability to coordinate with team members and understand requirements.
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About WSP
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, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors
and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs 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.
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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.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their
careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be
essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to
get started?
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.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
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 at
hand. Any 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.