Lead Bridge Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer for the Lansing or Detroit, MI offices to grow technical knowledge and project management on bridge projects. You will work with our Bridge Team on concept development, planning, design, and construction of load‑bearing structures, ensuring quality and safety.

The role emphasizes mentoring staff, coordinating with teams, and contributing to technical proposals.

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 post‑education experience in Structural Engineering with an emphasis on bridges.
• Strong technical skills in bridge design.
• Ability to lead design teams and deliver high-quality projects.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-leadership with attention to detail and multi‑tasking in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency with MicroStation, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS.
• Willingness to travel for project needs.
• Master’s Degree is preferred.
• 40‑Hour OSHA Training (HAZWOPER) preferred.
• First Aid and CPR training desired.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, plan development tasks and perform structural analysis for Michigan highway structures.
• Maintain project scope, design changes, and project budget/schedule.
• Mentoring and development of staff and others on similar work.
• Coordinate closely with project team and perform QC/QA reviews.
• Contribute to and/or lead technical proposals.
• Represent WSP at professional society meetings and conferences.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural analysis

Project management

Team leadership

Technical writing

QA/QC

Communication skills

Autonomy

Detail-oriented

Schedule management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

P.E. registration in Michigan

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 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

About WSP

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?

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.