Lead Structural Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer- Bridges in New York, NY to lead bridge-focused transportation projects. You will guide analysis, design, and construction support, develop contract drawings and specifications, and mentor junior staff while supporting business development and client relations.

Ideal candidates hold a PE license with 7+ years of experience, strong writing and communication skills, and knowledge of AASHTO/AREMA standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in structural or civil engineering required.
• 7+ years of post-education experience.
• Professional engineer license required.
• Strong knowledge of building and infrastructure planning, design, and management.
• Knowledge of codes, regulations, and record-keeping.
• Past leadership experience and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Commitment to safety and ethical standards.

Responsibilities

• Technical lead on bridge-focused transportation projects.
• Lead analysis, design, and construction support for bridges.
• Develop contract drawings and specifications.
• Support business development with technical proposals.
• Mentor junior engineers and oversee staff workload.
• Coordinate with clients and ensure compliance with codes.

Skills

Technical leadership

Bridge engineering

Team mentoring

Client development

Communication

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Structural Engineer- Bridges for our New York, New York office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Structures Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Your Impact

• Technical Lead roles on bridge focused complex transportation engineering projects
• Technical lead for analysis, design, construction support services, development of contract drawings and specifications for bridge focused complex transportation projects
• Business development support in the prepartion of technical and cost proposals
• Familiarity with AASHTO, AREMA
• Develop a client base for providing high level structural engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Review and oversight of mid level and junior engineers and support for career development
• Department management/administration support and staff utilization, staff development, business development, training, and publications
• 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.
• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD and/or Microstation software.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant post education experience.
• Engineer license required.
• Highly proficient with extensive experience in building and infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Engineer license in multiple states.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a 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.

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $ 118,300.00 - $ 165,230.00

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?

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.