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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Lead Civil Engineer

WSP Lakewood, CO, CO senior full-time

Salary

$111,000 - $155,600 per year

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Description

WSP is seeking a Lead Civil Engineer for their Madison, WI and/or Lakewood, CO office.

As a Lead Civil Engineer, you will be involved in projects with the Earth & Environment Team, focusing on energy and waste industries, as well as other business sectors such as mining, industrial, and transportation.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead tasks related to civil and environmental engineering projects
  • Provide technical assistance and guidance for civil and water infrastructure projects
  • Conduct research, design, and planning for waste containment facilities, water supply systems, and groundwater monitoring networks
  • Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates
  • Prepare data and visualizations for project development and presentation
  • Maintain quality control standards and procedures
  • Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects
  • Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers
  • Prepare technical reports and presentations
  • Comply with regulatory requirements and company policies

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline
  • Master's degree in Engineering preferred
  • Minimum 7 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and prior civil design experience
  • Professional Licensure/Certification
  • Project management experience with small to mid-level projects
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills
  • Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail and prioritization of responsibilities
  • Proficiency with technical writing and discipline-specific design software

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Retirement savings
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings

Compensation:

  • Expected salary: $111,000 - $155,600 per year (Colorado only)

Skills

Required

Nice to have

  • Master's degree in Engineering

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/91785

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