Job DescriptionThis Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an
Assistant Civil/Environmental Engineer for our
Houston, TX office. The following locations will also be considered: Dallas, Austin, TX Cincinnati, Cleveland, OH and Indianapolis, IN office.
Be involved in projects with our Site Civil - Power and Energy Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Provides support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for remediation, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sectors.
- Support development of site and permitting plans for various projects within the energy sector including electrical transmission, solar and onshore wind projects.
- Support development of civil, erosion and sediment control, drainage/stormwater and utility designs.
- Support development of permit application documents, engineering design plans, specifications, reports and cost estimates. This position requires field visit to local sites and the potential for a small amount of overnight travel.
- Coordinate with internal clients and governmental agencies to fulfill the needs of the project and acquire all necessary permits or approvals.
Your Impact
- With supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
- Perform basic professional civil engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
- Assist with the development of technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate future-ready solutions with civil engineering design standards.
- AutoCAD Civil 3D experience and plan development is expected with this role Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.
- Support writing technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using sketches, calculations, electronic systems, spreadsheets, and software.
- Assist technical staff and project managers with risk identification and assessment, offering input and analysis with design concepts, construction, mitigation and improvement activities, and remediation projects.
- Working towards being a licensed Professional Engineer.
- This position may require fieldwork, sometimes in rugged terrain.
- This position has the potential for a small amount of traveling.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
- 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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications - B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering from an accredited university. MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering is a plus.
- Minimum 0+ years of experience.
- The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
- This role is subject to a client-mandated drug/alcohol testing policy. As such, employee may be subject to random drug/alcohol tests. A copy of this policy will be provided during employee onboarding and is available upon applicant request.
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D/LDD and familiarity with grading and earthwork concepts.
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications: - Engineer in Training Certification.
- MS in Civil or Environmental Engineering is a plus.
- Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
- A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
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The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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