Early Career Track Engineer

Job Description

Early Career Track Engineer | WSP

The Tone:
This is an early career engineering role at WSP, located in Cleveland, OH. WSP is one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to designing lasting solutions across various markets including transportation. This role is crucial for developing designs for transit and freight rail infrastructure, contributing to essential community projects. As an Early Career Track Engineer, you will be instrumental in the planning, design, and rehabilitation of rail systems.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: Cleveland, OH (In-person)
• Pay: $61300–$80000 yearly
• Team: Transit & Rail team
• Mission: Provide design services for a variety of transit and freight rail clients, ranging from new track alignments to rehabilitation projects, special trackwork design, and grade crossing design.
• Tech Stack: Bentley OpenRail, Autocad Civil 3D, MicroStation, AutoCAD

What You’ll Actually Do
• Design: Develop and produce engineering drawings including alignments, profiles, cross sections, and special trackwork layouts using industry software.
• Assess: Conduct inspections and condition assessments of both new and in-service track on railroad property.
• Document: Prepare and compile technical specifications and reports summarizing research, findings, and conclusions.
• Calculate: Perform and check design calculations to ensure accuracy and compliance with engineering standards.
• Collaborate: Work collaboratively with other engineers, planners, and clients on federally, state, regional, and locally funded infrastructure projects.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or a closely related discipline, focused on early career development.
• Experience: 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience, coupled with familiarity in infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.
• Skills: Proficiency with discipline-specific design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or OpenRail; strong analytical mindset with sound judgment; excellent oral and written communication skills for diverse audiences.
• Bonus: Engineer in Training Certification; prior design experience; active participation in local professional practice organizations.