Senior Civil Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Senior Civil Engineer to join our dynamic California Civil Team. This position will be based out of the WSP Irvine, CA office. 

Provides technical assistance and guidance for planning and design of highway and roadway infrastructure projects in the public and private sector.  Tasks may include assisting with the research, concept development, planning, and final design of roads, highway corridors and interchanges, grading, site drainage, utility design and coordination, and development of technical reports and studies. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, operation, and functionality.

Your Impact

•  Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, analyzing, and inputting data from the physical work site, surveys, as-built drawings, GIS data, record of right-of-way, subsurface utility information, maps, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.   
• Perform professional civil engineering work and conduct research of proposed and existing site conditions to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; including infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Develop or incorporate advanced roadway and grading modeling techniques for concept development and multi-discipline design requirements, with civil engineering design standards.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects, assist with laying out civil, roadway or highway designs 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.
• 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.
• 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 design strategies.
• 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 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 Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior civil design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Proficient knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, traditional design-bid-build or alternative delivery, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and design support during construction.
• Working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements, preferably including Caltrans, FHWA, and local agencies in Southern California
• 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.
• Project or task management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking schedule, hours and expenses for project work.
• Ability to plan and conduct investigations on various aspects of the design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations