Senior Lead Movable Bridge Mechanical Engineer

WSP; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

WSP is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Movable Bridge Engineer for its Transportation & Infrastructure practice in Tampa, FL (and other locations). You will oversee design, evaluation, rehabilitation, and construction support of movable-bridge machinery, with collaboration across structural, electrical, civil, and construction teams.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and ability to travel for field assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in bridge mechanical engineering, movable bridge systems, transportation infrastructure, or related heavy civil infrastructure.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including hydraulics, power transmission systems, rotating equipment, bearings, structural machinery, and electromechanical controls.
• Experience performing inspections, evaluations, and rehabilitation design for bridge machinery systems.
• Proficiency with engineering analysis software and industry-standard design tools.
• Experience preparing technical reports, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Strong communication, project coordination, and client management skills.
• Ability to travel for project meetings, inspections, and field assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering design and rehabilitation projects for movable bridges, including bascule, swing, and vertical lift structures.
• Perform and oversee engineering evaluations of bridge machinery systems, drive mechanisms, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, bearings, motors, brakes, control equipment, and related mechanical components.
• Provide technical leadership for bridge inspections, condition assessments, failure investigations, and lifecycle evaluations.
• Develop engineering calculations, equipment sizing analyses, load studies, and mechanical design documentation.
• Prepare and review plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and construction documents.
• Serve as Engineer of Record for bridge mechanical system projects where appropriate.
• Lead multidisciplinary coordination with structural, electrical, civil, and construction engineering teams.
• Support construction administration activities, including shop drawing reviews, field inspections, contractor coordination, commissioning, and equipment testing.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and engineering staff.
• Support business development efforts, client relationship management, proposals, and project pursuits.
• Assist transportation agencies and infrastructure owners in developing asset management and maintenance strategies for critical bridge assets.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices related to bridge machinery and movable bridge infrastructure.

Skills

Strong communication

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

WSP is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Movable Bridge Engineer for its Transportation & Infrastructure practice in Tampa, FL (and other locations). You will oversee design, evaluation, rehabilitation, and construction support of movable-bridge machinery, with collaboration across structural, electrical, civil, and construction teams.

The role requires a PE license, a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering, 10+ years of relevant experience, and ability to travel for field assignments.