Wsp
WSP provides engineering, design, and consulting services across diverse sectors worldwide.
Early Career Civil Engineer
Assist in civil engineering design, research, and documentation for infrastructure projects.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The engineer will provide local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects in both the public and private sectors. Responsibilities may include research, design, concept development, and construction of roads, bridges, tunnels, dams, buildings, water supply systems, and sewage treatment facilities, as well as generating accurate documentation that meets industry standards for safety and functionality. Under general supervision, the incumbent will collect, compile, and analyze data from work sites, surveys, GIS, subsurface utilities, maps, and geotechnical sources to support project development and design. They will also conduct basic research and inspections of existing and proposed site conditions to ensure conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits. Routine engineering functions will involve providing entry‑level technical assistance on design requirements, operating strategies, and safety considerations, verifying site characteristics, and producing complete documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field logs. Compliance with safety guidelines, completion of required training, and adherence to WSP’s Code of Conduct are also expected. • Provide local technical assistance for design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects. • Conduct research, design, concept development, and construction tasks for roads, bridges, tunnels, dams, buildings, water supply, and sewage treatment systems. • Collect, compile, and analyze site data, surveys, GIS, maps, subsurface utilities, and geotechnical information. • Perform basic civil engineering analyses and inspections to ensure compliance with codes, standards, and permits. • Generate accurate documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and field logs. • Follow safety guidelines and site‑specific procedures. • Complete assigned training and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸technical assistance
- ▸design development
- ▸data collection
- ▸compliance inspection
- ▸document generation
- ▸safety procedures
What You Bring
WSP is initiating a search for an Early Career Civil Engineer for its Knoxville, TN office. The role will be part of the Earth & Environment Team and will support client objectives and solve project challenges. Candidates must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related discipline and have 0‑1 years of relevant post‑education experience. Required skills include strong research and analytical abilities, familiarity with design/build processes and civil construction regulations, effective communication with technical and non‑technical audiences, and proficiency in technical writing, office software, and engineering tools. Preferred qualifications include Engineer in Training certification, experience with discipline‑specific design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, and related tools, prior internships in the engineering field, and active participation in local professional organizations. • Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a closely related discipline. • 0‑1 year of post‑education experience. • Strong research and analytical skills with attention to detail. • Knowledge of civil construction laws, codes, regulations, and design/build processes. • Effective interpersonal and communication skills for technical and non‑technical audiences. • Ability to work independently under general supervision and as part of a team. • Proficiency in technical writing, office software, spreadsheets, and engineering tools. • Willingness to work flexible schedules and occasional travel. • Engineer in Training (EIT) certification (preferred). • Experience with design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC‑RAS, HEC‑HMS (preferred). • Prior internship related to civil engineering (preferred). • Membership or active participation in local professional organizations (preferred).
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸eit
- ▸autocad
- ▸civil 3d
- ▸arcgis
- ▸analytical
Benefits
WSP USA is a global engineering and professional services firm with more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices. The company offers a flexible, agile workplace model, comprehensive benefits—including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings—and a commitment to equal‑opportunity employment. • Flexible, agile workplace model. • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings.
Work Environment
Onsite