WSP in the U.S. · 20 hours ago
Lead Roadway Engineer
Herndon, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expWSP is a leading engineering and professional services firm currently seeking a Lead Roadway Engineer for their Herndon, VA office. The successful candidate will manage civil engineering projects, ensuring effective collaboration within a multi-discipline team while applying high-level engineering techniques to various infrastructure project phases.
AssociationBankingE-Commerce
No H1B
Responsibilities
Work collaboratively as part of a multi-discipline team of engineers to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects
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
Lead civil engineering projects ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees
Lead and/or assist senior project managers with project coordination and collaboration efforts, including coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients
Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates for new/widened roadways, intersection improvements, bike and pedestrian facilities
Calculate costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensure project work conforms with project requirements and specifications
Coordinate with other design disciplines such as structures, hydraulics, traffic, and utilities, etc
Review, monitor and/or develop complex layouts, sketches, plans, specifications and estimates, standards and guidelines, correspondence, and reports
Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers
Regularly coordinate and communicate with project teams, manager, and civil team. Attend and participate in project team meetings
Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention
Interface with clients as needed and support business development initiatives
Assist with preparation of technical proposals and labor estimates
Establish and maintain cooperative and productive work relationships with employees, clients and other stakeholders
Collaborate with professionals, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities
Remain current in 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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline
7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and civil design
Engineer license required
Professional Engineer license (or ability to obtain within six months) required
Understanding and familiarity with AASHTO and VDOT Design Guidelines and Standards
Highly proficient with civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues
Experience with infrastructure design, including a variety of rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects
Highly proficient with developing technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, review agencies, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization
Solid understanding of MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer/Geopak roadway design software; familiarity with VDOT CADD/design software setup and standards; familiarity with AutoCAD and Autodesk Civil3D
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
Proficient with technical writing, office automation, spreadsheets and other design tools
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
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
Able to work in a hybrid office environment, with three days in the office and the remaining days remote (no upper limit on in-office days, so able to work more than three days in the office if desired)
Preferred
Master's Degree in Engineering
Experience with VDOT and Northern Virginia counties/localities standards and projects
Experience with FHWA Eastern Federal Lands and/or National Park Service standards and projects
Experience with Alternative Delivery projects (design-build, P3, CM/GC)
Familiarity with MS Project, Primavera or similar scheduling software
Affiliation and/or leadership positions with professional societies
Benefits
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