Early Career Civil Engineer

About the Role

WSP is seeking a full-time, Early Career Civil Engineer for our Southeast Transportation Engineering Team. This role will be based in our Tampa, FL or Orlando, FL offices. You will provide local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in both public and private sectors. Tasks will involve basic assistance with research, design, concept development, and construction of transportation civil infrastructure, including generating accurate and concise documentation and delivering work products meeting acceptable industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist and support design teams in project delivery, including highway construction/re-construction, complex interchanges, pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure, innovative intersections, and design-build projects.
• Provide technical input during preliminary design, final design, and contract documentation, including cost estimates and specifications.
• Perform basic design tasks, engineering calculations, and drawings using computer-aided design (CADD).
• Perform standard computations and analysis.
• Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues.
• Collect data and gather information or documents.
• Attend design meetings and coordinate with team members.
• Develop memorandums and other written technical documents.
• Maintain positive team relationships.
• Assist and coordinate with key staff across disciplines (e.g., drainage, structures) as required.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for effective and professional interaction with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, software, spreadsheets, and technology.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and adherence to WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements, which may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, OpenRoads, Geopak).
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and/or transportation engineering.
• Membership and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations.