WSP in the U.S.
Site Civil Engineer – Electrical Utility
WSP seeks a Site Civil Engineer to join our team supporting the electrical utility service areas. Our department specializes in high‑performing projects with a focus on the future. Our goal is to deliver excellent projects and a positive experience for our clients and communities. This position reports to the Rocky Mount, Virginia location and has the ability to work remotely. Employees may travel to a POWER office for periodic meetings.
Your Impact You will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of grading and drainage systems, including stormwater management, for both new and existing linear electrical utility sites. This includes the design of access roads and structure pads, as well as involvement in permitting processes and construction support activities.
Prepare and review engineering deliverables in support of civil/site engineering projects: AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation
Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
Stormwater management calculations, design, and modeling
Floodplain modeling and analysis
Site layout, grading, drainage designs and drawings
Bill of materials
Construction specifications
Perform detailed engineering reviews of the work submitted by others
Provide mentorship and guidance to others
Coordinate regularly with the Project Engineer/Manager to ensure project scope, budget, and quality expectations are met
Who You Are Required Qualifications:
BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering) degree from an accredited university
Engineer‑In‑Training Certification
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 development of construction bid packages
Three (3) + years of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation experience
Three (3) to ten (10) + years’ experience in civil site/design as outlined above
The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite
Candidate is legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Engineering License, with NCEES Record and state reciprocity
Stormwater management and hydraulic modeling software (Autodesk SSA, SWMM, HEC‑RAS, etc.) experience in drainage, detention, and stormwater conveyance
Electric utility substation design experience is a plus
Managerial and leadership skills a plus
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry:
Professional Services
WSP Benefits
– WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Base Salary Range: $70,000.00 – $111,700.00 per year.
About WSP
– WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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Your Impact You will be responsible for supporting the design and implementation of grading and drainage systems, including stormwater management, for both new and existing linear electrical utility sites. This includes the design of access roads and structure pads, as well as involvement in permitting processes and construction support activities.
Prepare and review engineering deliverables in support of civil/site engineering projects: AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation
Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling
Stormwater management calculations, design, and modeling
Floodplain modeling and analysis
Site layout, grading, drainage designs and drawings
Bill of materials
Construction specifications
Perform detailed engineering reviews of the work submitted by others
Provide mentorship and guidance to others
Coordinate regularly with the Project Engineer/Manager to ensure project scope, budget, and quality expectations are met
Who You Are Required Qualifications:
BSCE (Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering) degree from an accredited university
Engineer‑In‑Training Certification
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 development of construction bid packages
Three (3) + years of AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation experience
Three (3) to ten (10) + years’ experience in civil site/design as outlined above
The candidate must have a strong command of the English language with good written and oral communication skills to work effectively with internal team members and external client personnel
Experience using the Microsoft Office software suite
Candidate is legally authorized to work permanently in the U.S. without the need for work sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Engineering License, with NCEES Record and state reciprocity
Stormwater management and hydraulic modeling software (Autodesk SSA, SWMM, HEC‑RAS, etc.) experience in drainage, detention, and stormwater conveyance
Electric utility substation design experience is a plus
Managerial and leadership skills a plus
Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type:
Full‑time
Job function:
Engineering and Information Technology
Industry:
Professional Services
WSP Benefits
– WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings. Base Salary Range: $70,000.00 – $111,700.00 per year.
About WSP
– WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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