Senior Consultant, Civil Engineer

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Civil Engineer for our Chicago, IL 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!

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist and support our client PM on managing of roadway design projects.
• Provide technical support in various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications;
• Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues during design & construction
• Coordinating with other design consultants.
• Develop memorandums and other written technical documents
• Assist review plans, specifications, and bid packages;
• Support projects by attending meetings and interacting with agency officials, and contractors
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or related degree.
• 5+ years of professional experience post-graduation (or equivalent working knowledge / experience)
• Good technical writing, analytical and communication skills
• Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug / alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in CDOT projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) License for the state of Illinois or ability to obtain in 6 months.
• Experience with technical reviews
• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

About Us

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.

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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.

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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.