Senior Bridge Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer for the St. Louis office. The role focuses on leading design, performing structural analysis for highway bridges, and mentoring staff in a collaborative, local office setting.

The candidate will coordinate with project teams, ensure QA/QC, and engage in professional representation at meetings and conferences as appropriate, with travel as needed. A PE license in Missouri is required or able to be obtained.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering required.
• P.E. registration in Missouri required (ability to acquire in other states).
• 5–10 years of relevant post-education experience in Structural Engineering with emphasis on bridges.
• Strong technical skills and background in bridge design.
• Ability to lead design teams and work in a team environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Proficiency with technical writing and design software (MicroStation, LEAP, CSI Bridge/MDX).
• Proven safety-focused track record and QA/QC adherence.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, plan development tasks and perform structural analysis and design for Missouri highway structures.
• Mentor and develop staff and others performing similar work.
• Coordinate closely with project team and perform independent QC/QA reviews.
• Represent WSP at professional meetings and conferences as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

P.E. Missouri

Br idge design

Structural engineering

Team leadership

Interpersonal/communication

QA/QC

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

LEAP

CSI Bridge/MDX

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 St. Louis office. 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 Missouri highway structures
• 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
• 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 Missouri 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, LEAP, CSi Bridge/MDX), technology, math principles, 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
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Familiarity with MoDOT Design Standards

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.
www.wsp.com
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.