Lead Bridge Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer for its Lansing or Detroit offices. The role focuses on leading design and plan development for Michigan highway structures, while managing scope, budget and schedule with a strong emphasis on quality and safety. You will mentor junior staff and work within a team to deliver high-quality projects.

The position requires a Michigan P.E. license (or ability to obtain elsewhere), 5–10 years of bridge-specific experience, and proficiency with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• P.E. registration in Michigan (or ability to acquire in other states).
• 5–10 years of post-education experience in structural engineering with emphasis on bridges.
• Strong technical skills and background in bridge design.
• Experience leading design teams and mentoring staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication for engineers and non-engineers.
• Proficiency in MicroStation, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS and HEC-HMS.
• OSHA 40-hour health and safety training preferred.
• Master's Degree in Engineering preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and plan development tasks with a focus on Michigan highway structures.
• Manage project scope, design changes, budget and schedule.
• Mentor and develop staff performing similar work.
• Coordinate with project team and perform QC/QA reviews.
• Contribute to technical proposals with marketing staff.
• Represent WSP at professional society meetings and conferences.

Skills

Bridge design

Team leadership

Technical writing

MicroStation

ANSYS

STADD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

QA/QC

Interpersonal 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

Job Description

This 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 ourBridgeTeamand 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, substantiates reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications, and ensures 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

About WSP

ABOUT US

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.
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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.