This Opportunity
WSP is seeking a Consultant, Project Civil Engineer with 3+ years of experience to provide engineering services during construction for one of the region's marquee projects, the multi-billion-dollar Westside Purple Line Extension (WPLE). The position is in support of WPLE Section 3, which features 2.6 miles of twin tunnels and two new subway stations in West Los Angeles. It offers an exceptional opportunity for professional and technical growth for the selected candidate, who will join a team of tunneling and underground station experts and work closely with the Section 3 Section Manager on complicated design and project management issues. The successful candidate will preferably have a design background with knowledge of construction.
The position is full-time at the Metro Project office in Century City (Los Angeles, CA) and reports to the WPLE Section 3 Manager.
Your Impact
Support the Section 3 project team with review and preparation of responses to contractor submittals, requests for information (RFIs), and requests for change (RFCs) with respect to technical merit and contract compliance.
Assist in performance of engineering analyses and preparation of design plans, specifications, cost estimates, schedules, reports, and presentations to support project tasks.
Prepare project change notices, change orders, contract modifications.
Participate in project meetings and prepare meeting notes.
Prepare project transmittals and correspondence.
Perform occasional site visits to investigate, evaluate, or document project conditions.
Collaborate with team of interdisciplinary design and construction professionals to complete project tasks and objectives.
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 Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
3+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior civil design experience.
Engineer in Training Certification.
Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
Working knowledge of general civil engineering design and site development including street work, demolition, grading, drainage, paving, utilities, landscaping, street lighting, permitting, traffic control, signalization, striping, and restoration.
Excellent interpersonal skills, teamwork, and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to work as part of the team or independently as required, self-manage tasks, and identify and resolve potential project issues before they arise.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint software.
Proficient in CADD including AutoCAD, MicroStation, and/or Bluebeam.
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.
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): $87,700 - $125,400
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
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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.
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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.
