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From the employer's careers site First seen 28 Oct 2026

Associate Civil Engineer, Renewable Energy

WSP Chelmsford, MA, MA entry full-time

Salary

$79,300 - $109,000 per year

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Description

We are seeking an Associate Civil Engineer to join our Renewable Energy Team in Chelmsford, MA or Boston, MA. As a key member of our Central New England team, you will support the planning, design, permitting, and construction of renewable energy and land development projects.

Responsibilities:

  • Design sustainable infrastructure, including site layouts, grading plans, and construction drawings using Civil 3D
  • Develop stormwater management systems and prepare supporting hydraulic and drainage calculations
  • Support civil, water resources, and environmental engineering design efforts for renewable energy projects
  • Evaluate existing site conditions and identify practical engineering solutions
  • Perform site investigations, field assessments, and engineering analyses
  • Analyze survey, GIS, geotechnical, and utility data to support project development
  • Assist with permitting strategies, regulatory coordination, and environmental compliance
  • Prepare technical reports, calculations, exhibits, and engineering documentation
  • Collaborate with engineers, planners, scientists, and project managers on multidisciplinary projects
  • Contribute ideas and technical expertise to solve complex design and construction challenges
  • Support project scoping, proposals, budgeting, and work planning activities
  • Help identify project risks and develop practical mitigation strategies

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related engineering discipline
  • 1-3 years of relevant civil engineering experience
  • Experience with site development, grading, drainage, stormwater management, and permitting
  • Working knowledge of civil engineering principles, codes, regulations, and construction practices
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD Civil 3D and related engineering software
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively both independently and collaboratively
  • Commitment to workplace safety and quality

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability
  • 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: $79,300 - $109,000

Skills

Required

  • Civil Engineering
  • AutoCAD Civil 3D
  • stormwater management
  • site development
  • grading
  • drainage
  • permitting

Nice to have

  • HydroCAD
  • ArcGIS
  • Engineer-in-Training (EIT) certification
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license

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/96672

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