Civil Engineer – Roadway Design

Civil Engineer – Roadway Design in Miami, FL for WSP. Lead design and coordination of civil/highway projects (roads, bridges, drainage, and ITS) for FDOT and municipal clients, with opportunities for growth within the Miami team.

Responsibilities

• Help lead and advance the Civil/Highway design team, providing guidance and mentorship on staff assignments.
• Collaborate with leadership to shape long-range plans and staffing recommendations for projects.
• Steer project tasks across conceptual, preliminary, and final design phases, including construction plans, calculations, and specifications.
• Coordinate with disciplines such as structures, drainage, traffic, and utilities to ensure integrated designs.
• Participate hands-on in the preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (PS&E).
• Review and develop complex layouts, sketches, plans, specifications, estimates, standards, and correspondence; prepare reports as needed.
• Develop 3D design models, calculations, sketches, plans, and estimates for transportation improvement projects under supervision.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance on engineering, design, and construction issues.
• Perform professional civil engineering work involving research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, infrastructure, and transportation channels to ensure compliance with rules and permits.
• Work as part of a multi-discipline team of engineers to execute project work across diverse assignments.
• Complete required training on assigned tasks and procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities funded at Federal, State, regional, and local levels.
• Exhibit responsible and ethical decision-making in line with WSP’s Code of Conduct and policies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in transportation and infrastructure projects.
• Experience with design teams on FDOT and municipal projects, including civil, highway, roadway geometric design, roadway plan production, and structure design.
• Fundamentals in Engineering Certification (EI/EIT).
• Solid knowledge of civil engineering principles, design/build processes, and permitting considerations.
• Developing skills in project and staff management on civil transportation projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities for effective engagement with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Proven self-leadership, attention to detail, results orientation, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
• Aptitude for learning new techniques, multitasking, following instructions, working independently, and adhering to company policies.
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office software, mathematical concepts, spreadsheets, and related tools.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software such as MicroStation and OpenRoads.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to interpret data and derive effective, economical solutions.

Technologies

• MicroStation
• OpenRoads

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings plan

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Engineers License
• Experience with FDOT and/or Ports projects