Senior Professional, Civil Engineering Design Manager

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time, Senior Professional, Civil Engineering Design Manager for our Tacoma, WA office. Be involved in projects with our Civil Engineering Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and addresses their challenges. 

Your Impact

Project/Design 

• Perform professional civil task lead work on transportation projects for clients in the Pacific Mountain West District (Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Alaska, Hawaii and Guam).
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project teams in order to achieve overall project objectives.
• Work closely with clients to meet and exceed their expectations.
• Support project managers to prepare, negotiate, and/or oversee scope, schedule and budget, changes and risk, as well as plans, specifications, estimates and/or bid packages.
• Maintain quality assurance/quality control, ensuring that cost, schedule, and quality objectives are met for engineering activities and are commensurate with quality standards and client requirements.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers to help drive the project team to deliver technically sound engineering solutions in an efficient manner with a focus on quality.
• Coordinate with other design disciplines, and workshare with other offices across the Pacific Mountain West District.
• Remain current in the latest Civil Engineering techniques and practices.
• 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.

People & Performance Leadership 

• Responsible for assisting in the growth and development of the Civil Engineering/Roadway design team.
• Mentor or supervise early career staff to support their growth and professional development.

Business Development 

• Collaborate with other local offices and in-house national transportation delivery experts to provide clients with innovative and future-focused solutions.
• Support transportation business development efforts, strategy development, client engagement and pursuits in the Pacific Mountain West District.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field from an accredited program.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and prior civil design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred 
• Demonstrated experience working with public agencies.
• Proficient knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
  • Preferred experience as a task lead on public and/or private sector projects.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.
• 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.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• 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.
• 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, Microsoft Office suite, Revu suite, document control software, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, OpenRoads, or Civil 3D). Primary software for this position is Civil 3D.
• 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.<