Description
As an Early Career Civil Engineer at WSP, you will take part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Your 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. You will generate accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project and ensure that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Assisting with collecting, compiling, and analysing 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.
- Performing basic 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.
- Providing routine engineering functions and entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
- Verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
- Generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.
- Complying with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
- Completing training on assigned tasks.
- Exercising responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
- Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
- Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
- Familiarity with relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritisation of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
- 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.