Civil Engineer jobs in Union, NJ

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Civil Engineer for our Newark, NJ or Morristown, NJ 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!

This position would be focused around advancing the skills of a Civil/Roadway task lead for projects who would be responsible for key project elements and independent assignments on all phases of transportation design projects.

Your Impact

• Civil/Roadway task lead for projects - responsible for key project elements or independent assignments on all phases of transportation design projects.
• May plan, schedule, coordinate and oversee the work of junior level staff, technicians, administrative staff and draftspersons.
• Proficient in use of the following software - preferred proficiency using Microstation / InRoads / OpenRoads Designer and/or AutoCAD/ Civil3D.
• Support senior staff with client relations, client and in-house technical presentations.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 3-5 years of relevant post education experience in Civil / Highway design, for NJTA/PANYNJ/NJDOT/Local & County projects.
• Engineer in Training Certification, Professional Engineer License preferred.
• Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads).
• 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.
• Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Has attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• 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 

• Proficient in preparing drawings using Bentley Microstation, InRoads and/or OpenRoads software.
• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification. 

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