Lead Bridge Engineer

WSP; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer in Detroit, MI, to lead design and project management tasks on bridge projects. The successful candidate will collaborate with a team in a supportive local office environment and contribute to exciting infrastructure projects.

Key responsibilities include performing structural analysis, mentoring staff, and ensuring quality in all deliverables. A Bachelor’s in Structural or Civil Engineering and P.E. registration in Michigan are required.

Qualifications

• P.E. registration in Michigan required.
• 5 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in Structural Engineering focused on bridges.
• Strong technical skills in bridge design.
• Ability to work independently and lead projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead design tasks and perform structural analysis.
• Maintain project scope, budget, and schedule.
• Mentor and train staff.
• Coordinate with others on projects.
• Contribute to technical proposals.
• Represent WSP at professional society meetings.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Project management

Technical writing

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

ANSYS

STADD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

Opportunity

This position will provide you with the opportunity to grow your technical knowledge of structural engineering and develop your project management experience on bridge projects. It will also provide you with the opportunity to be involved in exciting projects with our Bridge Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer for our Lansing or Detroit MI offices. This position is best suited for an engineer who is seeking an opportunity to work within a team-focused local office, with the resources and support of a large world-wide engineering firm. Tasks may include assisting with concept development, planning, design, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements, substantiating reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications, and ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality. Career development, mentoring and employee satisfaction are key within our local office and the firm.

At WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

• Lead design, plan development tasks and perform structural analysis and design with a concentration on Michigan highway structures
• Actively maintain project scope, design changes and project budget and schedule while assigned to projects
• Mentoring, training and development of staff and others performing similar work
• Ability to provide close coordination with others on the project as well as independent QC/QA reviews
• Work with marketing staff to contribute to and/or lead technical proposals.
• Representing WSP at targeted professional society meetings, including presenting at conferences as appropriate and approved.
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
• P.E. registration in Michigan and ability to acquire in other states
• 5 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in Structural Engineering with an emphasis on bridges
• Strong technical skills and background in bridge design
• Accustomed to working in a team environment on challenging projects and leading design teams in delivering high quality projects
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
• 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
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with MDOT Design Standards
• Experience serving as the lead engineer or with managing small to mid-size projects