Lead Civil Engineer - WSP USA

Our Business

We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change. 

As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.

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Thriving Community Starts With People, Place and Purpose

Our passion is realizing all that can be built on that foundation. Together, we celebrate the very best version of community, realized. We are one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Our 66,000 passionate people are united by the common purpose of creating positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity, and inclusion. With 16,000 professionals across the United States, we are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower.

As environmental professionals within a multidisciplinary global infrastructure company, we understand the connectivity in and among natural and man-made ecosystems. Our relationships with clients and communities, and the collaborations within our own organization, are all connected in much the same way. This perspective drives us to meet each challenge in the context of the big picture, and to deliver innovative Future Ready™ solutions informed by trends in climate, society, technology and resources.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Civil Engineer with a background in civil, environmental, or geotechnical engineering for our Lakewood, CO office. WSP applies best practices and balanced approaches to protect the environment. Our priority is to understand our clients’ technical challenges and business needs, and provide sustainable and environmentally sound solutions to real problems. WSP’s reputation is built on helping clients worldwide mitigate risk, manage and reduce impacts, and maximize success in health and safety, sustainability, climate change, energy and the environment. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

In this role, you will provide technical assistance and apply skills related to project management, engineering design, field investigations, construction quality assurance, and permitting, for power, solid waste, and mining projects and systems in both the public and private sectors. Tasks may include assisting with the design, concept development, planning, and construction of power, solid waste, and mining facilities and ancillary systems; water management projects including development and evaluation of groundwater monitoring networks, water balance modeling, hydraulic systems design, injection well permitting, design, and operational support, and project management. You will have the opportunity to provide technical review of reports and client deliverables, ensuring that work products are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Be a part of the corporate-backed strategic growth initiative supporting the coal combustion residuals industry, including design, permitting, construction, operation, closure, and site restoration. 
• Work as an individual and as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, geologists, planners, and science professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects, assist with laying out installations, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.   
• Perform professional civil engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, and infrastructure to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Provide leadership in managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects. 
• Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Remain current in latest civil engineering techniques and practices.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers, scientists, and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
• 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 Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Minimum of 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior civil design experience.
• Professional Engineer License in CO or ability to acquire reciprocity in CO within 6 months of hire date. 
• Proficient knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• 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 policies.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, Slide, GeoSlope, HEC-RAS, RocScience, OpenGround), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• 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.
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening. 
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120).
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

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: $105,500 - $145,800
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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