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    Lead Highway Engineer - Irvine, United States - WSP Group

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    This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for an enthusiastic and motivated LeadHighway Engineer for our Southern CA team This position will be located in our Irvine, CA office.


    Make sure to read the full description below, and please apply immediately if you are confident you meet all the requirements.

    The Lead Highway Engineer should have experience in leading design of civil, highway, roadway geometric design, roadway plan production, drainage design and PD&E related design and/or traditional delivery and alternative delivery projects.


    This position will function as the lead engineer or project manager on major projects for the state DOT and other local agency / municipal clients.

    Responsibilities also include project management, leading pursuits, maintaining client relationships, staffing projects, design and QA/QC.

    This role will also be heavily involved in assisting in managing daily activities of the Civil/Highway group.
    Your ImpactAssist in leading and continue developing the Civil/Highway design team.
    Providing guidance and mentoring of staff and direct work assignments.
    Collaborating with management to determine long-range plans and objectives, including recommendations on project staffing.
    Maintain positive client relationships to expand current business.
    Actively seek out and lead new opportunities by leveraging established local relationships and participate in pursuit proposals.
    Manage projects and maintain schedule, budget, and profitability of assigned projects; overseeing preparation of plans, specifications, and proposals.

    Lead project tasks for conceptual and preliminary engineering and final design activities, as well as development of construction plans, calculations and specifications.

    Coordinate with other design disciplines such as structures, hydraulics, traffic, and utilities, etc.

    Participate hands-on in the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E).Review, monitor and/or develop complex layouts, sketches, plans, specifications and estimates standards and guidelines, correspondence, and/or prepare reports.

    Participate in preparation of technical proposals and labor estimates.
    Commitment to quality and continuous improvement through innovation, creative thinking and improved results.
    Establish and maintain cooperative and productive work relationships with all employees, clients and other stakeholders.

    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 AreRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and civil design.

    Engineer license required.
    Proficient with civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues. Extensive knowledge of infrastructure design.

    Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.

    Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

    Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

    Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policiesHighly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

    Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

    Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

    Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.

    Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.

    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.


    Preferred Qualifications:
    Master's Degree in Engineering


    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:
    $111,400
    - $189,300 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 in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location.


    WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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