Lead Professional, Civil Engineer

This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time, Lead Professional, Civil Engineer for our Boise, ID office. Be involved in projects with our Civil Engineering Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and addresses their challenges. Your ImpactProject/Design Perform professional civil task lead work on transportation projects for clients in the Pacific Mountain West District (Washington, Oregon, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Alaska, Hawaii and Guam).Provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project teams in order to achieve overall project objectives.Work closely with clients to meet and exceed their expectations.Support project managers to prepare, negotiate, and/or oversee scope, schedule and budget, changes and risk, as well as plans, specifications, estimates and/or bid packages.Maintain quality assurance/quality control, ensuring that cost, schedule, and quality objectives are met for engineering activities and are commensurate with quality standards and client requirements.Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers to help drive the project team to deliver technically sound engineering solutions in an efficient manner with a focus on quality. Coordinate with other design disciplines, and workshare with other offices across the Pacific Mountain West District.Remain current in the 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.People & Performance Leadership Responsible for assisting in the growth and development of the Civil Engineering/Roadway design team.Mentor or supervise early career staff to support their growth and professional development.Business Development Collaborate with other local offices and in-house national transportation delivery experts to provide clients with innovative and future-focused solutions.Support transportation business development efforts, strategy development, client engagement and pursuits in the Pacific Mountain West District.Who You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering or closely related field from an accredited program.7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and and prior civil design experience.Engineer license required.Experience working with local agencies, Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) and/or Ada County Highway District (ACHD) projects and their design standards.Proficient knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.Proficiency with roadway/highway design, alignments, profiles, cross-sections/superelevations, and 3D modeling.Experience with construction administrative support, including responding to RFIs, submittals, design change orders in a timely manner.Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.Well-developed 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. Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work; including developing projects scopes and budgetsHighly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.Highly proficient with technical writing, Microsoft Office suite, Revu suite, document control software, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, OpenRoads, or Civil 3D). Primary software for this position is OpenRoads.Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.Experience participating in business development strategy and implementation.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.#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: 2026-07-06