Site Civil Engineer

This Opportunity 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 will report to the Rocky Mount, Virginia location with the ability to work remotely. Employees may travel to a WSP 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. u2022 Prepare and review engineering deliverables in support of civil/site engineering projects: o AutoCAD/AutoCAD Civil 3D and/or MicroStation o Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling o Stormwater management calculations, design, and modeling o Floodplain modeling and analysis o Site layout, grading, drainage designs and drawings o Bill of materials o Construction specifications u2022 Perform detailed engineering reviews of the work submitted by others u2022 Provide mentorship and guidance to others u2022 Coordinate regularly with the Project Engineer/Manager to ensure project scope, budget, and quality expectations are met Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs). + Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects. + Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSPu2019s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. + Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You Are + Bacheloru2019s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience). + 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior civil design experience. + 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 + Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements. + Knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. + Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. + Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment. + Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies. + Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools. + Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS). + 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. + Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSPu2019s 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: u2022 Professional Engineering License, with NCEES Record and state reciprocity u2022 Stormwater management and hydraulic modeling software (Autodesk SSA, SWMM, HEC-RAS, etc.) experience in drainage, detention, and stormwater conveyance u2022 Electric utility substation design experience is a plus u2022 Managerial and leadership skills a plus Compensation: Salary Washington, DC: $90,000- $145,000 WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicantu2019s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicantu2019s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. #LI-DC3 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 provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employeeu2019s career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started? WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES: WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation u2013 no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Created: 2026-01-26