Description
WSP is seeking a full-time Early Career Civil Transportation Engineer for their Tacoma, WA office.
The successful candidate will join the Pacific Mountain West Transportation Engineering Team and work on projects providing local technical assistance for infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting design teams in project delivery
- Providing technical input during project stages, including preliminary design, final design, and contract documentation
- Performing basic design tasks and drawings using computer-aided design (CADD) software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InRoads/OpenRoads, and MicroStation
- Conducting standard computations and analysis
- Discussing and proposing solutions to technical issues
- Collecting data and gathering information or documents
- Attending design meetings and coordinating with team members
- Developing memorandums and other written technical documents
- Maintaining positive team relationships
- Assisting and coordinating with key staff across disciplines as required
The ideal candidate will have:
- A Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline
- 0 to 1 year of relevant post-education experience
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Proficiency in self-leadership, 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, technology, and tools including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and PowerPoint
- Ability to work flexible schedules as required by project-specific needs
Preferred qualifications include:
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Familiarity with discipline-specific design software
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and specific engineering discipline
- Active participation in local professional practice organisations
In terms of compensation and benefits, WSP offers:
- A comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings
- Expected salary range: $65,600 - $82,000