Senior 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.

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Civil Engineer for our Portland, Maine office.  Be involved in projects with our WSP USA Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

The role of a Senior Civil Engineer is to carry out the planning, design, and modeling of site grading, surface preparation, stormwater, stormwater management systems, preparation of technical documents and providing mentorship for junior engineers.  Overall, you will be working with teams of engineers, architects, and scientists on a wide variety of projects including site development, infrastructure, landfills, stream restoration, and soil/groundwater remediation.

Your Impact

• BS or MS degree in civil engineering, environmental engineering or related field. 
• 5-7 years civil/environmental design experience. 
• Work within multidiscipline design teams on wide variety of civil and civil/environmental projects, including site development, infrastructure, landfills, stream restoration, soil and groundwater remediation.
• Grading and drainage design and stormwater modeling experience.
• Erosion and sediment control and stormwater permitting experience.
• Prepare engineering design calculations and design reports.
• AutoCAD Civil3D knowledge for developing surface models and earthwork quantities.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and prepare construction drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of materials of construction and developing construction details.
• Preparation of project permitting documents for local, state and federal permits. 
• Perform construction inspection and oversight activities.
• Excellent communication, both verbal and written, and organizational abilities.
• Interact with coworkers, clients, and prospective clients while conducting work in a professional and ethical manner.
• Willingness to accept responsibility and additional support tasks.
• Strong dedication to maintaining a safe work environment and promoting company safety culture.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours if/as required.
• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites.  Approximately 20% overnight travel.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• BS or MS in Civil/Environmental Engineering.
• PE or ability to obtain PE registration within 1 year.
• Ability to prepare design engineering calculations, reports, specifications, and drawings. 
• AutoCAD Civil3D knowledge and experience. 
• 40-hour OSHA HAZWOPER Training is a plus.

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