Early Career Civil Engineer - 17046

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Civil Engineer for our Charlotte, NC offices. The selected candidate will be involved in a variety of hydraulic engineering projects with our Water Team and be a part of a robust 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 infrastructure. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach- and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

At WSP the responsibilities of the role will focus on the hydrologic and hydraulic aspects of infrastructure projects.  The ideal candidate is interested in taking on technical challenges, learning new software, gaining exposure to large infrastructure projects, and working as part of a team.  Anticipated tasks cover hydrology, stormwater management, conveyance, bridge hydraulics, water and wastewater distribution and collection, erosion control, drafting, and plan production.  The ideal candidate is comfortable working independently and with a team, has a background in basic hydrology and hydraulics, curious to learn, a critical thinker, and proficient with Microsoft office products. 

You will be joining a team that routinely handles numerous assignments from NCDOT and local municipalities as well as major airports, railway owners, etc.  These range from small bridge replacements drainage improvement projects to the largest interstate extensions.  Additionally, our team is trusted to tackle unique hydraulic modeling challenges and is a leader in emerging software such as HEC-RAS 2D and Microstation Connect (OpenRoads).

Your Impact

• Perform engineering calculations and analysis relating to hydrology, stormwater management, conveyance, culvert replacement, bridge hydraulics, floodplain mapping, stream relocation water and wastewater distribution and collection, and erosion control.
• Produce basic drawings and reports, serving as the foundation for construction plans.
• Contribute to design and construction of roadway facilities infrastructure projects across the state.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work, assist with development and submission of final deliverables.
• Become familiar with responsible and ethical decision-making regarding engineering projects, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• Prior experience as an intern in a related industry
• EIT certification, or clear intent and progress toward attaining.
• Basic knowledge of hydrologic and hydraulic engineering principles, practices, and process. 
• Basic knowledge of Stormwater Management, Drainage Design, Erosion and Sediment Control, Watershed Studies, Floodplain Delineation, etc.
• Proficiency with standard computer software such as Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to effectively communicate with a team.
• 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 WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• 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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