Lead Bridge Engineer – Senior Civil Structures Expert

WSP Global Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 123,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Lead Bridge Engineer, Structural Engineering to join our Mid-Atlantic South District team in the Herndon, VA or Washington, DC area.

You will lead design, analysis, and project delivery for major transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and quality from inception through construction. The role requires a licensed structural engineer with 7–10 years of post-education experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with major

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering is required.
• Engineer license required.
• Proficiency with structural engineering principles and design/build processes.
• Knowledge of infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.
• Familiarity with sustainability practices and reducing hazardous emissions.
• Strong ability to interpret codes, regulations, and permit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level technical guidance for multi-site design and construction of bridges and related infrastructure.
• Lead project design efforts through concept, preliminary, and final design phases.
• Conduct site investigations, data analysis, and condition assessments.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; coordinate with owners and clients.
• Manage design, construction, rehabilitation, and remediation projects to ensure durability and safety.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining findings and recommendations.

Skills

Technical writing

Project leadership

Interpersonal communication

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

LEAP Bridge

LARSA 4D

CSi Bridge

Midas Civil

STAAD Pro

DESCUS

AASHTOWare BrR

Job description

WSP Global Inc. seeks a Lead Bridge Engineer, Structural Engineering to join our Mid-Atlantic South District team in the Herndon, VA or Washington, DC area.

You will lead design, analysis, and project delivery for major transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring safety and quality from inception through construction. The role requires a licensed structural engineer with 7–10 years of post-education experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and proficiency with major