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WSP in the U.S. · 12 hours ago

Lead Transportation Engineer

Herndon, VA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$95K/yr - $169K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking a Lead Transportation Engineer to join their Civil Engineering group. The role involves leading technical design programs, supporting flagship infrastructure projects, and providing subject matter expertise in transportation engineering.

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Responsibilities

Develop construction plans, specifications, reports and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients in accordance with required level of effort and detail at deliverable milestone

Lead client facing engagement sessions centered on technical memoranda

Support / lead large-scale heavy civil engineering projects ensuring collaborators are aligned on roles & responsibilities of the deliverables

Assist with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, standby plans and engineering contracts, integrated waste management plans, and periodic construction inspections, to ensure that they comply with applicable state and/or federal regulations and sound engineering practice and standards

Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address engineering, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities

Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction

Apply high-level civil engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases involving more complex infrastructure and transportation engineering work including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation

Perform professional civil engineering work and conduct more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, facilities, water supply, pipelines, pollution sources, building, transportation channels, and power plants to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits

Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, building materials, phasing, and construction safety plans

Oversees the development and implementation of advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality or end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and implementing future-ready solutions with civil engineering design standards

Coordinate work within the team, lead projects, and be on site as required for meetings with clients and mentoring staff

Remain current in latest structural 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

Qualification

Highway designCivil engineering principlesP.E. licenseTechnical writingProject managementMicroStationAutoCADCivil 3DArcGISInfrastructure planningInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsLeadershipAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering, or closely related discipline. May have post graduate education

7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and civil design

P.E. license required (multi-state preferred)

Proficient with civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues

Extensive knowledge of infrastructure and highway design

Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools

Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects

Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Well-developed 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

Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution

Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently

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

Master's Degree in Engineering (Graduate Level Courses, Masters, PhD)

Enhancing credentials and certifications

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

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