This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Civil/Highway Engineer for our Chicago office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Help us design the future. Join a collaborative team of experts that thrives on challenge and unconventional thinking. We’re passionate about doing purposeful, sustainable projects that help shape our communities into the future. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines. Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

• Assist and support the Civil/Highway design teams in the execution of road projects;• Provide technical support in various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications;• Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues during design;• Coordinating with other design disciplines;• Maintain positive team relationships;• Assist in the preparation of plans, specifications, and bid packages;• Support projects by attending meetings and interacting with clients, agency officials, and contractors; • Complete training on assigned tasks.• 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.

Minimum Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or related degree.• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.• Prior internship experience, leadership experience, or relevant coursework.• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.• Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications• Recent graduate or May 2024 Graduate in an accredited Civil Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program.• 0-3 years of internship experience in the Civil Engineering field.• Experience using Microstation, Open Roads software or similar• Experience in Roadway design• Engineer in Training (EIT) certificate or completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position. • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

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