Lead Engineer / Project Manager, Highways & Roads Engineering

at  WSP

THE OPPORTUNITY:

WSP is seeking a Lead Roadway Engineer / Project Manager with experience in highway/roadway design to join our Transportation team in our Lower Mainland, Vancouver or Township of Langley office. The successful candidate should have experience in leading civil/highway design and plans production for traditional delivery and/or alternative delivery projects. This position will function as the lead engineer/manager on projects for WSP Canada in British Columbia.

Provide high level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, impact assessment, permitting, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks include the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of facilities & roads with good familiarity with various engineering disciplines such as Structural, Geotechnical, Hydrotechnical, Traffic, Environmental Services. Ability and experience to 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.

• Assist in leading and continue developing the Civil/Highway design team.
• Providing guidance and mentoring of staff and direct work assignments.
• Maintain positive client relationships to expand current business.
• Participate / lead project tasks for conceptual and preliminary engineering and final design activities, as well as development of construction plans, calculations and specifications.
• Coordinate with Project Management as well as other engineering and technical design disciplines such as traffic, electrical, hydrotechnical, structures, environment, archeological, hydraulics and utilities, etc..
• Participate hands-on in the preparation of RFP Responses to secure Design Assignments.

• Participate hands-on in preparation of Plans, Specifications and Estimates (Design and Construction Cost Estimating).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.