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Your Role

This Opportunity:

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sectors. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply systems, and sewage treatment. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

Your Impact:

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.  
• Assist with performing basic professional civil engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebooks/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.

About You

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with processes and concepts for design/build.  
• Familiarity with relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• 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 to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety, and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Benefits

If you join as a full-time employee, you may get the following benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Prescription Drug
• Supplemental Health
• 401(k)
• Compensation and Career
• Health Savings and Spending Accounts
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Disability Insurance
• Life, AD&D, and BTA Insurance
• Additional Protection Options
• Time Away from Work
• Employee Discounts

Training & Development 

Through the WSP Learning Portal, they deliver a wide range of programs and courses for career development. These include internal and external courses, videos, textbooks, and e-learning. Of course, the best way to learn is to benefit from the experience of colleagues on project work. Additionally, for early career professionals, they provide structured training programs supervised by their experienced professionals. You will discover a culture that rewards dedication with support and encouragement while you explore a wide variety of opportunities that enable you to do meaningful, impactful work in your community. 

Career Progress

WSP's people are the key to their success. They offer a number of different career paths. You can specialise in your field of technology or become a project manager with responsibility for large and complex projects. You might be interested in a management career with responsibility for a unit, department or business area. Or you might move towards business development, developing client relationships and bringing in new business. This variety allows employees to choose paths that align with their interests and skills, contributing to their growth and the organization's success.

How to Apply

This role is available in multiple locations: Philadelphia, Chicago, Herndon, Louisville, Kansas, and Roseville. You can submit your application for the location that best suits your preference.

Source

The following sources were used in researching this page:

• rewardsatwsp.com/New-to-WSP
• wsp.com/en-ph/careers/what-we-offer
• youtu.be/0IpdaCDcPeU?si=LgHsU7Hz-2oBmR3Y