Civil - Structural

The International; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP USA in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer to join our Transportation Facilities Group. You will lead engineering staff on rail and bus stations, airports, and transportation hubs, developing design details, calculations, and project drawings using REVIT, AutoCAD, and RAM Structural System.

Ideal candidates bring 5–7 years of transportation structural design experience, PE license (NY/NJ) or ability to obtain NY within 1 year, and strong collaboration with architects and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and prior structural design experience in transportation projects.
• PE Licensed (NY/NJ) or able to obtain NY State PE within 1 year.
• Knowledgeable in state and city building codes and industry standards (IBC, ACI 318, AISC 360).
• Experience with construction documents.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD and REVIT; knowledge of MicroStation and Open Building is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering staff on various task assignments.
• Develop structural design details, drawings and specifications, including calculations for new designs and rehabilitation work.
• Develop drawings in REVIT (BIM), AutoCAD, MicroStation and Open Building.
• Strong capabilities in STAADPro, RAM Structural System, SAP2000, ETABS and SAFE.
• Utilize Excel and Mathcad Prime for structural calculations.
• Lead field inspection teams for evaluation of structural systems.
• Coordinate with other disciplines and architects on design documents.
• Work in a paperless office and remote when required.

Skills

Strong leadership

Team coordination

Effective communication

Problem solving

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (structural)

Master's degree in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

STAAD.Pro

RAM Structural System

SAP2000

ETABS

SAFE

Mathcad

Excel

REVIT

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Open Building

Job description

This OpportunityWSP USA is seeking a highly energetic, self-motivated, and goal orientedSenior Structural Engineerto support our Transportation Facilities Group in theNew York, NYoffice. With the intimacy of a tight nit group of staff, along with the support of a large firm, this is an excellent and unique opportunity for the right candidate to challenge themselves and to grow their career.The Transportation Facilities Group (TFG) leads and design projects that supports local and regional growth initiatives through small and large transportation projects. Our goal is to team with our agency clients and to develop solutions to the complex challenge of advancing transportation throughout the region. TFG has over 60 engineers and architects based in New York.The position offers varied projects in the transportation field within the NY Metro Region. The Senior Structural Engineer position will work under the supervision of a lead structural engineer and includes designs in rail and bus stations, airports, transportation hubs, rail systems, as well a wide array of projects that lead and support the engineering divisions. Clients include NYCT, MTA Bus, LIRR, MNR, PANY&NJ, Amtrak, NJ Transit, contractors, and local utilities. The scale of work varies from small to very large projects and offers the candidate the ability to continually switch between multiple project types on any given day and offers tremendous exposure to varied disciplines within the New York Office.

Your Impact

• Lead engineering staff on various task assignments.
• Responsible for the development of structural design details, drawings and specifications, including calculations for new designs, rehabilitation and renovation work.
• Developing drawings in REVIT (BIM), AutoCAD, MicroStation and Open Building.
• Strong capabilities and understanding in using structural software such as STAADPro, RAM Structural System, SAP2000, ETABS and SAFE (or equivalent).
• Utilizing Microsoft Excel and Mathcad Prime to develop structural calculations.
• Leading field inspection teams for evaluation of structural systems of existing buildings.
• Coordination with various engineering disciplines as well as with architects in the development of design contract documents.
• Work within a paperless (or limited-use) office environment and remote working when required.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately 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.

Typical project types include:

• Transportation Facilities including administration buildings, bus depot, shop and maintenance buildings, subway and rail stations, and substations.
• Vent and utility buildings.
• Aviation structures including terminals, concourses, hangers, and ancillary support structures.
• Resiliency related studies and design.
• Parks and recreation centers.

Growth Opportunities include:

• Develop into the lead structural engineer level.
• Assist in the development of proposals.
• Work on design-build and other high-profile projects.
• Direct interaction with clients.

Who You AreRequired Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering, or equivalent.Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering, highly preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural design experience in transportation projects.
• PE Licensed (NY/NJ) or capable of obtaining a New York State PE license within 1 year.
• Knowledgeable in state and city building codes, as well as industry standard specifications (IBC, ACI 318, AISC 360, etc.).
• Prior experience working with construction documents.
• Knowledgeable in STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, RAM Structural System, Mathcad, Excel or similar structural design software.
• Proficiency of AutoCAD and REVIT; knowledgeable in MicroStation and Open Building is a plus.
• Interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results oriented, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Excellent communication and writing skills and well organized.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering.
• Experience working with transportation clients (i.e., Amtrak, NYCT MTA, NJ Transit).
• Detailed experience related in transportation facility design and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge in the development of CSI-format construction specifications.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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.Expected Salary: $103,300 -$156,000WSP 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.