WSP in the U.S.
Lead Civil/Site Development Engineer
WSP in the U.S., Overland Park, Kansas, United States, 66213
Lead Civil/Site Development Engineer – WSP
WSP is recruiting a Lead Civil/Site Development Engineer to join our Power & Energy team in Houston, TX. Locations considered: Overland Park, KS; Oradell, NJ; Mount Laurel, NJ; Atlanta, GA; Seattle, WA; Boise, ID; Hailey, ID.
Your Impact
Develop site layout, grading, storm water management, vehicular circulation, underground utilities, retaining walls, and wastewater management.
Conduct earthwork and erosion control calculations to avoid unnecessary environmental impact and cost.
Expose and experience a wide range of power plant technologies including biomass, municipal waste, geothermal, hydrogen, fossil fuel, carbon capture, battery energy storage, hydro, and solar.
Survey, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, and discipline coordination.
Maintain good working relationships with internal groups that support projects.
Maintain good working relationships with clients, material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects.
Perform hydrology and hydraulic calculations and studies to design stormwater management systems including detention and infiltration systems to prevent environmental impacts of flooding.
Supervise and mentor less experienced engineers and CAD designers.
Participate and lead business development activities for company and Civil Discipline.
Interface with state and local permitting agencies and construction entities for US and international projects.
Perform detailed engineering reviews of the work submitted by others.
Coordinate regularly with the Project Engineer/Manager to ensure project scope, budget, and quality expectations are met.
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.
Who You Are – Required Qualifications
BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering) from an ABET‑accredited university.
7+ years of relevant post‑education experience as a civil engineer.
Ideal candidate has experience working in consulting firms.
Professional Engineer License.
Experience in site design for utilities, industrial facilities, municipal infrastructure, storm drainage and stormwater management design, site grading, roadway and utility design, sanitary sewer design and analysis, construction specification development and construction bid packages.
Proficient with various engineering design tools and software. Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D and stormwater design software HydroCAD. Effective managing Civil 3D CADD designers.
Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.
Effective self‑leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Efficient communications and ability to work with team members not located in the same office through MS Teams, email, and/or telephone calls.
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
Power plant and substation site design experience.
Proficient with various engineering design tools and software, specifically Autodesk Civil 3D and stormwater design software like HydroCAD.
Surveying and retaining wall design experience.
Managerial and leadership skills a plus, desire to become an Area Lead.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $98,300 – $175,230.
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Your Impact
Develop site layout, grading, storm water management, vehicular circulation, underground utilities, retaining walls, and wastewater management.
Conduct earthwork and erosion control calculations to avoid unnecessary environmental impact and cost.
Expose and experience a wide range of power plant technologies including biomass, municipal waste, geothermal, hydrogen, fossil fuel, carbon capture, battery energy storage, hydro, and solar.
Survey, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, and discipline coordination.
Maintain good working relationships with internal groups that support projects.
Maintain good working relationships with clients, material suppliers, contractors, and any others that affect the quality, schedule and cost of projects.
Perform hydrology and hydraulic calculations and studies to design stormwater management systems including detention and infiltration systems to prevent environmental impacts of flooding.
Supervise and mentor less experienced engineers and CAD designers.
Participate and lead business development activities for company and Civil Discipline.
Interface with state and local permitting agencies and construction entities for US and international projects.
Perform detailed engineering reviews of the work submitted by others.
Coordinate regularly with the Project Engineer/Manager to ensure project scope, budget, and quality expectations are met.
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.
Who You Are – Required Qualifications
BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil or Environmental Engineering) from an ABET‑accredited university.
7+ years of relevant post‑education experience as a civil engineer.
Ideal candidate has experience working in consulting firms.
Professional Engineer License.
Experience in site design for utilities, industrial facilities, municipal infrastructure, storm drainage and stormwater management design, site grading, roadway and utility design, sanitary sewer design and analysis, construction specification development and construction bid packages.
Proficient with various engineering design tools and software. Working knowledge of Autodesk Civil 3D and stormwater design software HydroCAD. Effective managing Civil 3D CADD designers.
Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite.
Effective self‑leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
Efficient communications and ability to work with team members not located in the same office through MS Teams, email, and/or telephone calls.
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
Power plant and substation site design experience.
Proficient with various engineering design tools and software, specifically Autodesk Civil 3D and stormwater design software like HydroCAD.
Surveying and retaining wall design experience.
Managerial and leadership skills a plus, desire to become an Area Lead.
Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.
Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $98,300 – $175,230.
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