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This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an Intermediate Professional, Civil Engineer to join Pacific Mountain West Transportation Engineering Team. This position will be based out of our Seattle, WA office.
Take part in providing technical input into the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assisting with the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of roads, bridges, utilities, and other transportation civil infrastructure elements. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. Work with a team to generate accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project.
Your Impact
- With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
- Perform basic professional civil engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
- Provide technical input during various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications
- Perform basic design tasks and drawings using computer-aided design (CADD) to develop conceptual transportation projects in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InRoads/OpenRoads and/or MicroStation
- Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting.
- Perform standard computations and analysis
- Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues
- Maintain positive team relationships working with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Assist and coordinate with key staff across disciplines (i.e. drainage, structures) as required
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
- 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.
- 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience.
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
- Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
- Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, etc.).
- 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:
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Prior design experience related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline. A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $84,500 - $116,200
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
#LI-RF1
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.
This Opportunity
WSP is seeking an Intermediate Professional, Civil Engineer to join Pacific Mountain West Transportation Engineering Team. This position will be based out of our Seattle, WA office.
Take part in providing technical input into the design, development, and construction of infrastructure projects and systems in the public and private sector. Tasks may include assisting with the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of roads, bridges, utilities, and other transportation civil infrastructure elements. Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality. Work with a team to generate accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project.
Your Impact
- With minimal supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
- Perform basic professional civil engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
- Provide technical input during various stages of project, including preliminary design, final design and contract documentation including cost estimates and specifications
- Perform basic design tasks and drawings using computer-aided design (CADD) to develop conceptual transportation projects in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, InRoads/OpenRoads and/or MicroStation
- Assist with work plan preparation and coordination of field/site work and permitting.
- Perform standard computations and analysis
- Discuss and propose solutions to technical issues
- Maintain positive team relationships working with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
- Assist and coordinate with key staff across disciplines (i.e. drainage, structures) as required
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Work collaboratively with other engineers and planners on projects with infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects.
- 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.
- 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience.
- Knowledge of civil engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to permitting and project work-related issues.
- Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
- Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
- Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, etc.).
- 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:
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Prior design experience related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline. A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $84,500 - $116,200
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
#LI-RF1
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.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in professional engineer jobs.
- PE license required or eligibility to obtain licensure within a defined period
- Bachelor's degree in civil, mechanical, electrical, or related engineering discipline
- Proficiency in discipline-specific software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or ETAP
- Experience with applicable design codes and standards such as ASCE, NEC, or AASHTO
- Project management experience including scheduling, budgeting, and client coordination
- Strong technical writing skills for reports, calculations, and agency submittals
Tips for Your Professional Engineer Job Search
List your PE license prominently
Recruiters filter for licensure status before reading anything else. Put your PE license, state of licensure, and license number in a dedicated credentials section at the top of your resume, not buried under education.
Tailor your resume to the discipline
A civil PE applying to a structural role and a mechanical PE applying to an HVAC role need different resumes. Swap in discipline-specific project names, software tools, and code references so the hiring manager sees direct relevance immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists professional engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Quantify project scope and outcomes
Hiring managers want to see scale, not just duties. Replace vague descriptions with concrete project details: budget managed, team size, schedule delivered, or a specific design challenge you resolved. That specificity is what separates PE resumes in competitive shortlists.
Prepare for technical design reviews
Many PE interviews include a whiteboard or take-home design problem in your discipline. Practice walking through your reasoning out loud, citing applicable codes and standards, and explaining where you'd apply engineering judgment when specs are incomplete.
Negotiate using scope, not just title
Before accepting an offer, clarify what projects you'd own, which codes govern the work, and whether the role leads to PE of Record responsibilities. Scope and autonomy affect your long-term marketability as much as compensation does.
Professional Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most professional engineers?
The companies hiring the most professional engineers right now include TKDA, Horrocks, and WSP, with the largest share of openings in Florida, Minnesota, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is consistently strong in infrastructure, utilities, and defense contracting sectors.
How many professional engineer jobs are remote?
About 58% of professional engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though most PE roles involve site visits or lab work that limits full-time remote arrangements. Sub-disciplines with the highest remote share tend to be structural review, electrical system design, and engineering consulting roles where deliverables are primarily document-based.
How do you become a professional engineer?
You become a professional engineer by earning an accredited engineering degree, passing the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, accumulating supervised work experience under a licensed PE, and then passing the Principles and Practice of Engineering exam in your discipline. Each state sets its own experience requirements, so confirm the rules with your state licensing board before applying.
Can you get a professional engineer job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level PE roles exist specifically for candidates who have passed the FE exam and are working toward licensure. Many firms hire engineers-in-training and structure mentorship around the PE exam timeline. Focus your search on roles with titles like engineer I, engineer-in-training, or junior engineer, and highlight relevant internship or co-op projects in your application.
What does the professional engineer interview process look like?
The professional engineer interview process typically includes an initial phone screen with HR, followed by a technical interview with engineering leads covering design methodology, code application, and a review of your past project work. Many firms add a panel interview with project managers or clients. Some disciplines include a take-home design problem or code-compliance exercise before a final offer.
Where can I find and apply to professional engineer jobs?
You can find and apply to professional engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search by discipline, location, or seniority level to find roles that match your background, then apply directly to each listing without leaving the platform.
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