Early Career Civil Engineer
WSP in the U.S.
Tampa, FLFresher1h agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
- Full-time position.
- Location: Tampa, FL or Orlando, FL offices.
- Role involves projects with the Southeast Transportation Engineering Team.
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.
- 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 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 of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well 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, which 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.
- Active participation in local professional practice organizations.
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a leading engineering and professional services firm. They design lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets, with over 15,000 employees across 300+ U.S. offices. WSP USA provides a flexible and agile workplace model and a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.