Lead Civil Engineer

2 days ago


San Diego, California, United States WSP Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Civil Engineer to join our team in San Diego, CA. As a key member of our stormwater management group, you will be responsible for managing and mentoring staff, promoting excellence, and taking part in our varied office and field activities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage stormwater quality projects of varying size, ensuring project deliverables are met, quality is upheld, and schedule and budget expectations are adhered to.
  • Assist with implementing stormwater monitoring programs as needed and time allows, as well as the individual's interest level.
  • Preparation and oversight of technical studies, construction specifications, plans, and cost estimates.
  • Provide technical guidance, oversight, and QA/QC of entry-level and other mid-level engineering staff during engineering design.
  • Recruit and supervise junior staff: assign, direct, and evaluate their work, as well as provide mentorship.
  • Coordinate and communicate project schedules and staffing requirements with other project managers.
  • Maintain relationships with client project managers.
  • Support proposal preparation work and technical work scope and cost estimate development.
Requirements
  • B.S. in Civil, Water Resources, or Environmental Engineering (or related field).
  • Current Professional Civil Engineering License, CA preferred.
  • 15 years relevant experience in stormwater management and design or civil site design, hydrology, hydraulics, and supporting engineering reports.
  • Experience with water quality permitting.
  • Proven history of managing moderately complex stormwater or civil site design projects.
  • Demonstrated ability to successfully track and meet budgets and schedules.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work with, mentor, and direct junior engineers, scientists, and technicians.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in directly supervising or managing staff (or fulfilling a similar leadership role).
  • Knowledge of federal, state (California), and local (Southern California) stormwater permits.
  • Preparation of Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) packages.
  • Experience with projects in all phases between preliminary design phase & construction support.
  • Experience with GIS.
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or MicroStation.
  • Experience with HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS, SWMM and other related modeling software.
  • Background in water quality monitoring a bonus.
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.


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