Home
/
Comprehensive
/
Senior Civil Engineer
Senior Civil Engineer-March 2024
Wilmington
Mar 28, 2026
About Senior Civil Engineer

  Senior Civil Engineer

  Req ID 17493

  Senior Civil Engineer

  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 Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 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 searching for a Senior Consultant Civil Engineer with a North Carolina PE or ability to obtain one within one year to join our Civil, Ground Engineering & Materials team in North Carolina. The preferred home office location is Wilmington.

  The successful candidate will support grading and drainage design, erosion and sediment control, stormwater management, industrial solid waste, dam maintenance, commercial/industrial land development, and similar projects for our long-term local client base in the Energy, Municipal, and Industrial Sectors. The position relies heavily on team leadership characteristics combined with technical experience with hydrology, hydraulics, grading, and erosion and sediment control design. As a civil engineer, you will be responsible for execution of calculations, design options, reports, agency reviews and construction drawings for civil design projects. Anticipated workload will support regional pursuits and active projects.

  Your Impact

  Manage small projects

  Coordinate with other senior engineering staff, lead junior team members, project stakeholders and other disciplines to manage an organized approach to project execution

  Design erosion and sediment control measures in compliance with state requirements

  Prepare site grading using AutoCAD Civil3D

  Design hydraulic systems (closed and open conduits) as required

  Perform hydrologic analyses (evaluate NOAA data, soil types, topography and land use, delineate watershed boundary conditions in the pre and post conditions)

  Prepare client-ready reports and drawings

  Evaluate design options and understand cost/benefit of solutions

  Design stormwater management facilities based regulatory requirements and client needs

  Contribute to the design of waste management facilities

  Prepare permit applications and respond to agency (owner) comments in design

  Negotiate with the client to provide cost effective solutions

  Prepare scope of work and costing documents for proposals

  Prepare construction drawings and specifications to implement designs

  Who You Are

  Required Qualifications

  Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited university

  5-7 years of professional engineering experience

  North Carolina PE or ability to obtain within one year

  Project management and team leadership skills

  Adhere to corporate/office standards for safety and quality of work

  Set a high standard for product excellence

  Strong collaboration and communication skills

  Preferred Qualifications:

  Proficient with recent software versions of AutoCAD Civil3D, Microsoft Office, and HydroCAD (or similar). Knowledge of Hydraflow Storm Sewers Hydraflow Hydrographs, HEC-RAS and/or HEC-HMS#LI-SS2

  Additional Requirements

  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Additional Details

  Travel Required: 20%

  Job Status: Regular

  Employee Type: Full

  Primary Location: WILMINGTON - OLEANDER DR

  All locations: US-NC-Durham, US-NC-Wilmington

  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 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.

Comments
Welcome to zdrecruit comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
SIMILAR JOBS
Software Engineer - Python/Rigging (HYBRID)
MUST BE ABLE TO GO IN ONSITE 2-3 DAYS We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Description: Synthetic Data Software Engineer - our client makes the newest
Sr. Excess Casualty Underwriter, Account Executive Officer
Who Are We? Taking care of our customers, our communities and each other. That’s the Travelers Promise. By honoring this commitment, we have maintained our reputation as one of the best property casu
Class A CDL Delivery Truck Driver - 4 day work week, Home Daily
94004BR Job Title: Class A CDL Delivery Truck Driver - 4 day work week, Home Daily Location: Performance TPC Logistics (0754) Job Description: Position Details: $28.95 per hour for drivers with 1+ ye
Pharmacy Technician Entry Level
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Con
Software Developer 3
Job Description Are you looking for an opportunity to build and operate a suite of massive scale, integrated cloud services in a broadly distributed, multi-tenant cloud environment? Oracle’s Cloud In
Principal Software Engineer
Job Description At Multicloud Services organization, our mission is to support customer choice, transparency, and value when it comes to cloud infrastructure. We make it easy for our customers to max
Patient Care Technician
PURPOSE AND SCOPE: Functions as part of the dialysis health care team in providing safe and effective dialysis therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a licensed nurse in accordance with
Academic Advisor - Center for Academic Advisement and Student Success
Academic Advisor - Center for Academic Advisement and Student Success Job ID 27856 Location Brooklyn College Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular Add to My Favorite Jobs POSITION DETAIL
Security Guard
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, provides rewarding careers that give you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, diverse and inclusive workp
Assistant Store Manager (US) - Plymouth Pine Hills
430416BR Job Title: Assistant Store Manager (US) - Plymouth Pine Hills Company Overview: Our Values At TD, we're guided by our purpose to enrich the lives of our customers, communities and colleagues
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.zdrecruit.com All Rights Reserved