Graduate Civil Design Engineer

WSP Global - St. Louis, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

St. Louis, MO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Graduate Civil Design Engineer position at WSP USA involves providing essential support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers in the remediation, permitting, improvement, and construction of various infrastructure projects and systems. This role is crucial in both public and private sectors, where the engineer will engage in tasks that include assisting with the research, design, concept development, and construction of critical structures such as roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water supply systems, as well as sewage treatment facilities. The engineer will be responsible for generating accurate and concise reports and documentation related to assigned materials, installations, and construction specifications, ensuring that all responsibilities are met with a quality level that adheres to industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. In this role, the engineer will engage in grading and site planning design, drainage plans, and hydrology/hydraulic calculations. They will prepare site utility plans and assist project managers in coordinating with clients and team members. With minimal supervision, the engineer will collect, compile, and analyze data from various sources, including physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, and geotechnical data, to support project development, design, and construction efforts. The engineer will also conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions to ensure compliance with applicable rules, standards, and permits. Additionally, the engineer will assist in developing technologies, monitoring devices, modeling techniques, and design requirements that ensure the safety and functionality of end-users and transportation systems. They will write technical reports summarizing research findings and conclusions, generating complete and accurate documentation using sketches, calculations, and software tools. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential, as is the ability to assist with risk identification and assessment related to design concepts and construction activities. The engineer will also be responsible for preparing work plans and coordinating field/site work and permitting, while adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers for infrastructure projects.
• Assist with research, design, concept development, and construction of roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, and water supply systems.
• Generate accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding assigned materials and construction specifications.
• Conduct grading and site planning design, drainage plans, and hydrology/hydraulic calculations.
• Prepare site utility plans and assist project managers in client and team coordination.
• Collect, compile, and analyze data from various sources for project development and design.
• Conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions to ensure compliance with standards and permits.
• Assist in developing technologies and design requirements for safety and functionality.
• Write technical reports summarizing research findings and conclusions.
• Assist with risk identification and assessment related to design concepts and construction activities.
• Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams on infrastructure projects.
• Prepare work plans and coordinate field/site work and permitting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, and design/build processes.
• Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.
• Highly familiar with civil construction laws, codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
• Analytical mindset with sound judgement in evaluating situations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing and office automation software.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (e.g., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D).
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior design experience.
• Membership in local professional practice organizations.