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Director Subsurface Utility Engineering Jobs in Georgia

WSP

Lead Civil Engineer

Kennesaw, GA · On-site

... civil engineering portfolio in the public and private sector focused on site civil and land ... data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other ...

WSP

Early Career Civil Engineer

Kennesaw, GA · On-site

... subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction. * Assist with performing basic professional civil engineering work ...

Construction Execs

Utility Manager

Covington, GA · Hybrid

$100K - $130K/yr

Key Responsibilities Direct all aspects of natural-gas pipeline and utility-installation projects ... Interpret engineering plans, permits, and specifications; ensure adherence to all regulatory ...

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What is the difference between Director Subsurface Utility Engineering vs Utility Engineer?

AspectDirector Subsurface Utility EngineeringUtility Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, certifications in utility design and managementEngineering degree, certifications in utility design and fieldwork
Work EnvironmentLeadership role overseeing projects and teamsFieldwork and project execution
Industry UsageUsed in project planning, management, and strategic decision-makingHands-on utility installation, inspection, and maintenance

The main difference is that the Director Subsurface Utility Engineering focuses on overseeing utility projects and managing teams, while the Utility Engineer is more involved in the technical and fieldwork aspects of utility installation and maintenance. Both roles require engineering credentials, but their responsibilities and work environments differ significantly.

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Lead Civil Engineer

Lead Civil Engineer

WSP

Kennesaw, GA • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Posted 25 days ago

WSP rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

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Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP is hiring for a Lead Civil Engineer basedout of our Kennesaw, GA office. The chosen candidate will 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.
The ideal chosen candidate is a people-centric technical leader position that will play a key role in project delivery, staff development, and operational leadership across a diverse civil engineering portfolio in the public and private sector focused on site civil and land development projects. Tasks include but not limited to providing high level technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due diligence, permitting, design, concept development, planning, and production of construction documents for various industries including but not limited to commercial, industrial, public, private and federal sectors. 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.
Your Impact
  • Directly manage, and mentor early career to senior-level engineers providing hands-on training, coaching, and technical guidance to develop staff competency as well as support career planning, goal setting, performance feedback, and annual reviews for direct reports.
  • Responsibilities will also include administrative tasks to support their team and the business including review of timesheets, expense reports, organizational and operational tasks, team metrics accountability and reporting,
  • Provide guidance with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
  • Apply high-level civil engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
  • Perform professional civil engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, transportation channels, and operations to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
  • Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
  • Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of infrastructure projects, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, grading, drainage, pavement design, specifications, building materials, phasing, and construction safety plans.
  • Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality or end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and implementing future-ready solutions with civil engineering design standards.
  • Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
  • Coordinate, review and approve infrastructure design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
  • Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and other illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses.
  • Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address engineering, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
  • Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
  • Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
  • Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
  • Collaborate with professionals, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
  • Remain current in latest civil engineering techniques and practices.
  • 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.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, or closely related discipline.
  • Professional Engineer's license.
  • 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering and civil design.
  • Proficient with civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams and managing engineers in a professional services environment.
  • Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.
  • Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
  • Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
  • Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of facilities or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
  • Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
  • Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
  • Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.
  • 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.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in engineering.
  • 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
  • Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

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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.
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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.
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