Bridge Engineering Department Lead — Kansas City

WSP in the U.S.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Bridge Engineering Department Manager for the Kansas City office. You will lead a team focusing on Kansas and Missouri highway structures, overseeing design, planning, and coordination with the Transportation Team.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, maintaining scope and budgets, and growing client relationships through proposals and presentations at professional meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• P.E. registration in Kansas and/or Missouri and ability to acquire in other states.
• 15+ years’ experience in Structural Engineering with an emphasis on bridges.
• Strong technical skills in bridge design and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, plan development tasks and perform structural analysis for bridges in KS/MO.
• Maintain project scope, design changes, budget and schedule for assigned projects.
• Mentor and develop staff performing similar work.
• Coordinate with project team and perform QC/QA reviews.
• Grow business by visiting clients and leading technical proposals.
• Present at targeted professional meetings and conferences as appropriate.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Project leadership

P.E. license (KS/MO)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Bridge Engineering Department Manager for the Kansas City office. You will lead a team focusing on Kansas and Missouri highway structures, overseeing design, planning, and coordination with the Transportation Team.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, maintaining scope and budgets, and growing client relationships through proposals and presentations at professional meetings.