Lead Civil Engineer - WSP USA

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Civil Engineer for our Chicago office.  Be involved in projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Help us design the future. Join a collaborative team of experts that thrives on challenge and unconventional thinking. We’re passionate about doing purposeful, sustainable projects that help shape our communities into the future.  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!

Your Impact

Duties and Responsibilities:

·       Perform complex design tasks and drawings using computer-aided design (CADD) related to the development of transportation, site development, and stormwater improvement projects in Microstation OpenRoads

·       Lead and coordinate design teams

·       Lead preparation of final design plans, cost estimates and special provisions

·       Develop memorandums and other written technical documents

·       Manage design tasks and identify changes and risks

·       Determine client requirements and contribute to the development of scopes, schedules, and budgets

·       Provide guidance and mentor junior staff

·       Utilize relationships with clients to achieve WSP's business development goals

·       Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Minimum Qualifications:

·       Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

·       P.E. registration in Illinois or ability to obtain in 6 months

·       10+ years’ experience in transportation/civil engineering

·       Good technical writing, analytical and communication skills

·       Experience leading design tasks and managing junior design staff

·       Proficiency in Microstation OpenRoads

·       Ability to implement WSP's Quality Control Procedures

·       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

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

·       The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

Preferred Qualifications:

·       Experience having led and mentored a team

·       Experience in OpenRoads

·       Leadership experience working with IDOT, CDOT, and other local agencies

·       Business development experience

·       Active member of local professional organizations

·       Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

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

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