Early Career Civil Engineer

About the Role

WSP is seeking a full-time, Early Career Civil Engineer for its Southeast Transportation Engineering Team. This role will be based in either the Tampa, FL or Orlando, FL offices. The position involves contributing to infrastructure projects in both the public and private sectors, focusing on the design, development, and construction of transportation civil infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist and support design teams in project delivery for various project types, including highway construction and re-construction, complex interchanges, pedestrian and 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 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 collaboratively as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, software, spreadsheets, and technology.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training (EIT) Certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (e.g., 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.