Senior Structural Bridge Engineer — Lead & Impact

WSP USA; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for bereavement, voting,

Job summary

WSP USA in Buffalo, NY seeks a Senior Professional, Structural Engineer with leadership experience to advance buildings, bridges, and infrastructure projects. You will engage with multi-disciplinary teams, guide design development, prepare construction documents, and mentor junior engineers to ensure safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration across design centers, data-driven analysis, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions for public and private sectors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.
• Working knowledge with process and concepts for sustainability and reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas.
• Working knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of buildings, facilities, or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• 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, technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, and more for project development, design, and construction.
• Perform professional structural engineering work and inspect proposed and existing site conditions to determine conformance with standards and permits.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; update infrastructure layouts coordinating with owners and clients.
• Develop or incorporate advanced modeling techniques and design requirements for safety and end-user functionality.
• Work with cross-functional teams to execute projects and guide installations, referencing points/elevations/grades.
• Prepare data and visualizations for interpretation of findings and analyses.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for measurements, analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations to explain findings and recommendations.
• Assist in data interpretation for risk mitigation and HASP creation.
• Comply with regulatory requirements for data integrity and documentation.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients professionally.
• Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
• Work with other engineers on multiple projects and ensure safety and QA/QC.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Job description

WSP USA in Buffalo, NY seeks a Senior Professional, Structural Engineer with leadership experience to advance buildings, bridges, and infrastructure projects. You will engage with multi-disciplinary teams, guide design development, prepare construction documents, and mentor junior engineers to ensure safety and compliance.

The role emphasizes collaboration across design centers, data-driven analysis, and delivering high-quality engineering solutions for public and private sectors.