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WSP in the U.S. · 1 day ago

Senior Professional, Civil Engineering Design Manager

Tacoma, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $148K/yr

5+ years exp

WSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Senior Professional, Civil Engineering Design Manager to lead transportation projects, provide guidance to junior staff, and collaborate on business development efforts.

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Responsibilities

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

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

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

Qualification

Civil Engineering DegreeProfessional Engineer LicenseCivil Engineering PrinciplesProject Management ExperienceMicrosoft Office SuiteCivil 3DTechnical WritingInterpersonal SkillsCritical ThinkingProblem-Solving SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

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

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

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

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

Professional Engineer (P.E.) license preferred

Preferred experience as a task lead on public and/or private sector projects

Experience working with local agencies, State Department of Transportation, and/or Transit Agencies projects and their design standards

Proficiency with roadway/highway design, alignments, profiles, cross-sections/superelevations, and 3D modeling

Established client relationship and industry contacts

Experience participating in business development strategy and implementation

Multi state Professional Engineering license

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

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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