Experienced Civil Engineer - Solid Waste
Company: WSP
Location: Walnut Creek
Posted on: March 21, 2023
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Job Description:
Experienced Civil Engineer - Solid Waste
Req ID 10338
Experienced Civil Engineer - Solid Waste
Who We Are
At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to
innovate. We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready
to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines.
To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets,
backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work
environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of
our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through
our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional
diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with
the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our
commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work
environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP
employee. Come join us and help shape the future!
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger
with the recent acquisition of Golder - with world-class expertise
in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency &
sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over
14,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating
daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm
foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable
development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled
network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on
exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Civil Engineer - Solid
Waste for our Roseville, CA office. The following locations will
also be considered: San Jose, CA, Sunnyvale, CA or Walnut Creek, CA
. Be involved in projects with our Waste Management, Earth &
Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets
our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
The selected candidate will provide high level technical assistance
and guidance for civil and environmental engineering projects that
involve waste management facility design and permitting, stormwater
management, landfill gas management, operations planning, and
construction quality assurance. Tasks include the research, design,
concept development, planning, and construction of solid waste
facilities. Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on
material, installation, design, and construction specifications.
Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a
level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry
standards for design, safety, and functionality.
Your Impact
Perform solid waste management engineering work and conduct
investigations, analysis and inspections relating to landfill cell
development, landfill closure, stormwater management, waste
disposal and air quality.
Provide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data
from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data,
subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis,
geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development,
design, and construction.
Apply high-level civil engineering techniques and processes to
identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases
including concept development, preliminary design, final design,
procurement, construction, and operation.
Perform professional civil engineering work and conduct research
and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions,
resources, building, infrastructure, and operations to determine
conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or
operating permits.
Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates;
preparing construction safety and phasing plans, and updating
infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners,
other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
Involved from project inception to completion in the management of
design and construction of infrastructure projects, including
rehabilitation and reconstruction, grading, drainage, pavement
design, specifications, building materials, phasing, and
construction safety plans.
Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, planners,
and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level
and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking
hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of
materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit
applications, construction, compliance documentation, and
regulatory and technical analysis memos.
Coordinate, review and approve infrastructure design plans,
ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable
codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports,
sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and other illustrations for
the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings,
or analyses.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that
explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent,
control, restore, or address engineering, design, and/or
construction issues or opportunities.
Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during field
investigations, offering input with developing action plans for
moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a
confident and professional manner.
Collaborate with professionals, other engineers, planners, and
infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally
funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal
and business development opportunities.
Remain current in latest civil engineering and solid waste
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.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus in Water
Resources, Geotechnical or closely related discipline.
7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering
and civil design.
Professional Engineer license required.
Proficient with civil engineering principles, practices, process,
design/build, and the application to permitting and project
work-related issues.
Extensive knowledge of civil engineering principals such as slope
stability, geosynthetics, stormwater management, drainage, erosion
and sediment control, hydrology and hydraulic design.
Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction
management; including active involvement in a variety of
rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.
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.
Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on
various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or
structures, applying applicable regulations and policies
Highly 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, office automation,
discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD,
Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS,
HEC-HMS), technology, math principles, predictive models,
spreadsheets, and tools.
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.
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
Solid waste industry experience
California PE License preferred
Experience managing mid to large-size projects
Master's Degree in Engineering.
40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120)
preferred.
Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.
Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical,
dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on
a providing health and financial stability throughout the
employee's career.
Expected Salary: $89,200 - $182,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description
of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith
believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the
successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills,
and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or
federal law.
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Additional Requirements
Additional Details
Travel Required: 10%
Job Status: Regular
Employee Type: Full
Primary Location: ROSEVILLE - ENTERPRISE WAY
All locations: US-CA-Roseville, US-CA-San Jose, US-CA-Sunnyvale,
US-CA-Walnut Creek
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.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible, agile and hybrid 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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