Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer

WSP; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Las Vegas is seeking a Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer to grow technical knowledge and manage bridge projects. You will lead design, perform structural analyses, and ensure quality across design, safety, and functionality.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Structural or Civil Engineering, a Nevada P.E., and 8–10 years in bridges; Master’s degree and SE license are preferred. Proficiency with Civil3D, MicroStation, and AASHTO codes is essential. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• P.E. registration in Nevada or ability to secure in six months.
• 8–10 years of relevant post-education experience in Structural Engineering with emphasis on bridges.
• Strong technical skills and background in bridge design.
• Proficient in interpreting AASHTO Bridge design codes for design and detailing of bridge types.
• Experience leading design teams and delivering high-quality projects.
• Proficient in technical writing and cross-disciplinary coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and plan development tasks and perform structural analysis for Nevada highway structures.
• Maintain project scope, design changes, and project budget and schedule.
• Mentor and develop staff performing similar work.
• Coordinate closely with project team and perform independent QC/QA reviews.
• Contribute to technical proposals with marketing staff.
• Represent WSP at professional meetings and conferences as appropriate.

Skills

Bridge design

Team leadership

QA/QC

Communication

Interdisciplinary coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

P.E. license (Nevada)

Tools

Civil3D

MicroStation

STADD

LEAP

MDX

VBridge/VBent

LPile

AASHTOWare

CSiBridge

SAP2000

Midas Civil

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 ourclients’objectivesand solves their challenges.
WSP is currently initiating a search for a SeniorStructural/Bridge Engineerfor ourLas Vegas, NV 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,mentoringand employee satisfactionarekey 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 developmenttasksand perform structural analysis and design with a concentration on Nevada highway structures
• Activelymaintainproject scope, design changes and project budget and schedule while assigned to projects
• 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
• Work with marketing staff to contribute to and/or lead technical proposals.
• RepresentingWSP at targeted professional society meetings, including presenting at conferences asappropriateand approved
• Other duties as assigned

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
• P.E. registration in Nevada or ability to secure in six months
• 8 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in Structural Engineering with an emphasis on bridges
• Strong technical skills and background in bridge design
• Proficient in interpreting and applying AASHTO Bridge design codes for design and detailing of various bridge types.
• 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
• Experience of inter-disciplinary coordination with roadway, drainage, traffic, and other relevant disciplines
• 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., Civil3D, MicroStation, STADD, LEAP, MDX, VBridge/VBent, LPile, AASHTOWare, CSiBridge, SAP2000, Midas Civil), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, Mathcad and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
• Master’s degree in civil/Structural Engineering

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Nevada DOT Design Standards and other Nevada public agencies.
• Experience serving as the lead engineer or with managing small to mid-size projects
• Structural Engineering (SE) License, or desire to secure

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