Experienced Civil Engineer

This OpportunityOur Kennesaw Civil Team is seeking an Experienced Civil Engineer to work out of our Kennesaw, GA office. This successful candidate in this role will take part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of roads, buildings, tunnels, dams, bridges, water supply systems, and sewage treatment. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.Your ImpactPrepare comprehensive land development/site civil design documents including but not limited to demolition plans, site layout, grading plans, utility design, erosion control plans, and storm water management design.Develop conceptual site layouts and preliminary design plans to support feasibility assessments, proposals, and client presentations. Assist with the preparation of technical reports that outlines methodology, findings, calculations and basis of design as well as due diligence studies to evaluate zoning, environmental constraints, infrastructure availability and code of ordinances set forth by the local governance.Support permitting efforts and coordination with regulatory agencies and plan reviewers to ensure timely approvals and compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction. Assist with performing basic to intermediate professional civil engineering work relating to conducting 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.Perform routine engineering functions and provide intermediate level technical support on design strategies that prioritize safety, sustainability, operational efficiency, and compliance with local, state and federal regulations.Assist in verifying site characteristics and providing intermediate technical input on various engineering, design, and construction challenges.Produce complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field/work site notebook/logs.Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.Complete training on assigned tasks.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 AreRequired QualificationsBachelor’s Degree of Science in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline from an ABET accredited university.3-5 years of relevant post education experience in site civil and land development.Experience in site design for utilities, industrial facilities, municipal infrastructure, storm drainage and stormwater management design, site grading, roadway and utility design, sanitary sewer design and analysis, construction specification development and development of construction bid packages.Experience using Autodesk Civil 3D and associated design extensions such as Storm Sewers, Hydrograph and Hydraflow Express.Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.Knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.Preferred Qualifications:Engineer-In-Training (EIT) Certification or ability to obtain within 6 months.Familiarity with additional discipline-specific design software outside of AutoDesk AutoCAD Civil3D (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HY-8, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).Previous college internship and post-university experience related to the degree of study, site/civil engineering and land development.A member of local professional practice organizations such as ASCE, ACEC, NSPE or similar whom actively participates in.#LI-GD1About WSPWSP 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. Full timePosting Date: 2026-08-17