Early Career Civil Engineer (Generation)

About the Role

WSP is seeking an Early Career Civil Engineer (Generation) to join their Power & Energy team in Overland Park, KS. This role involves project work with the Power Generation Team within a growing organization focused on client objectives and challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop site layout, grading, storm water management, vehicular circulation, underground utilities, retaining walls, erosion control, and wastewater management design.
• Perform Earthwork and Erosion Control Calculations to avoid unnecessary environmental impact and cost.
• Conduct Hydrology and Hydraulic Calculations and Studies to design stormwater management systems, including detention and infiltration systems, to prevent environmental impacts of flooding.
• Interface with State and Local permitting agencies and construction entities for US and international projects.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with others and expressing ideas effectively and professionally to both engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, 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

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Consulting Engineering experience.
• Site development design experience, including:
• Municipal infrastructure.
• Storm drainage and stormwater management design.
• Site grading.
• Roadway and utility design.
• Sanitary sewer design and analysis.
• Construction specification development.
• Development of construction bid packages.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D.