Description
WSP is seeking a full-time Early Career Civil Roadway Engineer for their Herndon-Northern Virginia, VA team.
As an Early Career Civil Roadway Engineer, you will be involved in projects within the Mid-Atlantic Capital Transportation Region, contributing to the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector.
Your tasks may include:
- Providing basic assistance with research, design, concept development, and construction of transportation civil infrastructure
- Working with a team to generate accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project
- Delivering work products meeting acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality
Responsibilities:
- Assist and support design teams in project delivery on various transportation types, including highway construction and reconstruction, complex interchanges, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, transit, innovative intersections, and design-build projects
- Provide technical input during project stages, including preliminary design, final design, and contract documentation, including cost estimates and specifications
- Perform basic design tasks, engineering calculations, and drawings using computer-aided design (CADD)
- Coordinate and communicate with project teams, managers, and civil teams, attending and participating in project team meetings
- Perform standard computations and analysis
- Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues
- Collect data and gather information or documents
- Attend design meetings and coordinate with team members
- Develop memorandums and other written technical documents
- Maintain positive team relationships
- Assist and coordinate with key staff across disciplines as required
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience
- Basic knowledge of engineering principles, practices, processes, and design
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritisation of responsibilities
- Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, software, spreadsheets, and technology
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adhering to WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements
- Occasional travel may be required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and/or transportation engineering
- Active participation in local professional practice organisations
Benefits:
- Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability
- Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation or other personal time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $72,700 - $95,000