Civil/Transportation Engineer

This OpportunityWSP is seeking a Civil/Transportation Engineer for our San Francisco, CA office. This role will support civil, highway, transportation, and public infrastructure projects across the region as part of a collaborative design team focused on delivering practical, high-quality solutions for public and private sector clients.The selected candidate will assist with planning, design, due diligence, permitting, technical documentation, and construction support for infrastructure projects, helping ensure work meets applicable standards for quality, safety, functionality, and client service.Your ImpactSupport civil/highway and transportation design tasks for infrastructure projects, applying sound engineering judgment and adapting standard techniques as needed.Collect, compile, and analyze site, survey, plan, GIS, utility, geotechnical, and other project data to support planning, design, permitting, and construction.Prepare calculations, quantity and cost estimates, technical reports, exhibits, tables, charts, sketches, and other documentation to communicate findings and recommendations.Coordinate with clients, agencies, and design disciplines including structures, drainage, stormwater, traffic, electrical, utilities, right of way, and environmental.Assist with field reviews, studies, inspections, project scoping, and construction support to confirm conformance with plans, specifications, permits, and applicable standards.Support project delivery through quality control, schedule and budget awareness, technical coordination, and clear communication with engineering and non-engineering audiences.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 in Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).3 to 5 years of relevant civil engineering experience, including civil design for infrastructure planning, design, rehabilitation, new construction, or construction management.Engineer in Training Certification.Knowledge of civil engineering principles, design standards, permitting, agency coordination, construction requirements, and applicable codes and regulations.Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.Knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.Experience with technical writing, calculations, cost/quantity estimates, Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and civil design software such as MicroStation, OpenRoads, InRoads, AutoCAD Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and HEC-RAS.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.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:Master’s Degree in Engineering. Professional licensure/certification Safety certifications such as 40-hour OSHA Health & Safety training (HAZWOPER), First Aid, or Adult CPRExperience with Caltrans and/or FHWA oversight, including familiarity with Caltrans Highway Design Manual, design and CAD standards, AASHTO guidance, California MUTCD, and Greenbook/APWA standards.WSP Benefits:WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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): $95,000 - $135,000WSP 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.#LI-RF1About 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: 2026-08-04