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WSP USA Senior Consultant, Civil Engineering in Asheville, North Carolina
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is searching for a Senior Consultant Civil Engineer with a North Carolina PE or ability to obtain one within one year to join our Civil, Ground Engineering & Materials team in North Carolina. The preferred home office location is Asheville.
The successful candidate will support grading and drainage design, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, industrial solid waste, dam maintenance, commercial/industrial land development, and similar projects for our long-term local client base in the Energy, Municipal, and Industrial Sectors. The position relies heavily on team leadership characteristics combined with technical experience with hydrology, hydraulics, grading, and erosion and sediment control design. As a civil engineer, you will be responsible for execution of calculations, design options, reports, agency reviews and construction drawings for civil design projects. Anticipated workload will support regional pursuits and active projects.
Your Impact
Manage small projects
Coordinate with other senior engineering staff, lead junior team members, project stakeholders and other disciplines to manage an organized approach to project execution
Design erosion and sediment control measures in compliance with state requirements
Prepare site grading using AutoCAD Civil3D
Design hydraulic systems (closed and open conduits) as required
Perform hydrologic analyses (evaluate NOAA data, soil types, topography and land use, delineate watershed boundary conditions in the pre and post conditions)
Prepare client-ready reports and drawings
Evaluate design options and understand cost/benefit of solutions
Design stormwater management facilities based regulatory requirements and client needs
Contribute to the design of waste management facilities
Prepare permit applications and respond to agency (owner) comments in design
Negotiate with the client to provide cost effective solutions
Prepare scope of work and costing documents for proposals
Prepare construction drawings and specifications to implement designs
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university
5-7 years of professional engineering experience
North Carolina PE or ability to obtain within one year
Project management and team leadership skills
Adhere to corporate/office standards for safety and quality of work
Set a high standard for product excellence
Strong collaboration and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient with recent software versions of AutoCAD Civil3D, Microsoft Office, and HydroCAD (or similar). Knowledge of Hydraflow Storm Sewers Hydraflow Hydrographs, HEC-RAS and/or HEC-HMS
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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.
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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. 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.