Entry Level Civil Engineer (Renewables)

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This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Entry Level Civil Engineer (Renewables) to be involved in our Power & Energy projects within our Site Development Civil Team- Renewable Energy in Cincinnati, OH . The following locations will also be considered: Cleveland, OH, Columbus, OH, Indianapolis, IN, Houston, TX, Dallas, TX, Austin, TX, and Las Vegas, NV offices.

As one of the world's leading professional services firms, WSP now brings world-class expertise in power delivery, power generation, and project management with the recent acquisition of POWER Engineers, Inc. Our vision is to be the preeminent pure-play global consulting firm for the world's energy transition. And we need your help.

With over 73,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide, we collaborate daily to create positive, long-lasting impacts on the communities we serve through a culture of innovation, integrity and inclusion. In the U.S, WSP was recognized on?TIME's list of the world's best companies and Fortune's Change the World list.

As part of our 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.

Your Impact

• Support renewable energy site development project which emphasis on Solar, Wind, and BESS facilities along with supporting behind the meter generation for commercial and industrial clients.
• Perform and develop methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Perform professional civil engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Support development of sites and permitting plans for various projects within the energy sector including electrical transmission, solar and onshore wind projects.
• Support development of civil, erosion and sediment control, drainage/stormwater and utility designs.
• Support development of permit application documents, engineering design plans, specifications, reports and cost estimates.
• This position requires field visits to local sites and the potential for a small amount of overnight travel.
• Coordinate with clients and governmental agencies to fulfill the needs of the project and acquire all necessary permits or approvals
• Support development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
• Support guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Remain current in latest civil engineering techniques and practices.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Environmental Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 1+ years of relevant post education experience in renewable energy engineering and prior civil design experience.
• Leadership and communication skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills, teamwork, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Task management skills
• Proficiency in AutoCAD experience required
• Working knowledge of site grading, stormwater, and erosion and sedimentation controls is required
• Understanding of stormwater permitting (NPDES). Multi-state knowledge a plus.
• Working knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Developed 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.
• Ability to direct others in the field to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• This position has the potential for a small amount of travel.
• This position may require fieldwork, sometimes in rugged terrain.
• 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.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Past experience on site development projects renewable energy project and client facing.
• Master's Degree in Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, Texas, Ohio, Illinois preferred, NCEES record a plus
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D Software Suite
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D/LDD and familiarity with grading and earthwork concepts.
• Task management experience

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $83,200 - $95,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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.

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.

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