Senior Civil Engineering - Worcester, MA

Job Description · This Opportunity · WSP is currently looking for a · Senior Civil Engineer · to join our · Boston, MA office · Transportation team · . An alternate location of · Worcester, MA · would also be considered. · The candidate would lead project tasks or assist project ...

Job description

Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is currently looking for a
Senior Civil Engineer
to join our
Boston, MA office
Transportation team
. An alternate location of
Worcester, MA
would also be considered.

The candidate would lead project tasks or assist project managers with technical design, project coordination and team collaboration efforts for various transportation engineering projects in both the public and private sectors. Tasks may include assistance with the research, conceptual development, design, and constructability of local road, highway, railroad, transit, and utility and drainage system projects. Generates accurate and concise reports, calculations, drawings, and design support documentation. This position is best suited for a senior-level career transportation engineer who is seeking an opportunity to be a part of a growing organization that works collaboratively to provide innovative solutions for our clients with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Perform professional civil engineering work which includes development of 3D design models, calculations, sketches, plans, and estimates for various transportation improvement projects, including new/widened roadways, intersection improvements, bike and pedestrian facilities, railroad yard and corridor improvements, and bus infrastructure improvements.
• Analyze data from surveys, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with the development of technologies, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate future-ready solutions with civil engineering design standards.
• Verify the characteristics of a site and provide technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures that align with company policy.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations, that include summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.
• Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.
• Assist with inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, infrastructure, and transportation infrastructure to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Assist with preparation of technical proposals, scoping, and labor estimates.
• Work collaboratively as part of a multi-discipline team of engineers to execute project work on various projects.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• Interface with clients as needed and support business development initiatives.
• Regularly coordinate and communicate with project teams, manager, and civil team. Attend and participate in project team meetings.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior civil design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Proficiency in Autodesk Civil3D software; familiarity with MassDOT Design Guidelines and Standards.
• Experience with design teams on MassDOT and local municipal projects (highway, roadway geometric design, roadway plan production, and drainage design).
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues, plus desire to learn new technologies.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction, including rehabilitation and new design.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, accuracy, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, standard professional office software, standard online data sources, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, appropriate use of AI, and other technology tools.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Engineering.
• Professional Engineering Licensure.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $91,000 - $142,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances and the type of work being performed not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

About WSP
ABOUT US
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.