Lead Structural Engineer

Socket.dev; New York (NY); On-site; USD 118,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer- Bridges in New York, NY to lead technical efforts on complex transportation projects. You will guide design, analysis and construction support for bridges, while mentoring junior staff and supporting business development.

Requirements include a structural/ civil engineering degree, 7+ years of experience, and a professional engineer license. Travel may be required; familiarity with AASHTO/AREMA is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 7+ years of relevant post-education experience.
• Engineer license required.
• Strong knowledge of structural/civil construction laws, codes, regulations and compliance.
• Prior leadership experience.
• Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical lead roles on bridge-focused complex transportation engineering projects.
• Lead analysis, design, construction support, and development of contract drawings and specifications for bridges.
• Support business development and proposal preparation.
• Familiarity with AASHTO and AREMA standards.
• Develop client base for high-level structural engineering services.
• Mentor staff and oversee junior engineers for growth.
• Department management, staff utilization, and training responsibilities.
• Ensure ethical decision-making and adherence to company policies.
• Travel to project sites as required.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Mentoring

Project management

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

This Opportunity

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.

Provides subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sector. Responsibilities include the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements, such as buildings, bridges, roadways, and mechanical structures. Provides situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future challenges, and that documentation and recommendations accurately account for and address risk, innovation, and future-ready opportunities. Provides leadership with 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.

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.

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

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and may offer additional benefits and compensation, depending on circumstances and the type of work being performed not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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.