Early Professional, Civil Engineering

This Opportunity

WSP USA is seeking a Civil/Roadway Engineer to join our Transportation team in Wichita, KS office. This is an opportunity to join a team designing some of the most complex and impactful transportation projects in Kansas. At WSP you will have the opportunity to shape your career and make it what you want it to be while taking part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public sector.

Your Impact

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  Under general 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.

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  Assist with performing 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.

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  Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.

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  Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on various engineering, design, and construction issues.

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  Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.

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  Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.

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  Complete training on assigned tasks.

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  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.

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  Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

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Who You Are

Required Qualifications

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  Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.

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  0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.

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  Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.

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  Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.

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  Familiarity with relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

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

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  Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

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  Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.

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  Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.

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  Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

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  Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

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  Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

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Preferred Qualifications

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  Engineer in Training Certification.

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  Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).

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  Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.

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  A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

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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 employee's 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 - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.