Senior Structural Engineer

WSP USA; New York (NY); On-site; USD 103,300 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Job summary

A leading engineering and professional services firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer in New York City. In this role, you will lead engineering staff, develop structural designs for various transportation facilities, and manage multiple projects concurrently. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in structural engineering, preferably in transportation, and is proficient in design software such as REVIT and AutoCAD. This position offers growth opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in structural engineering.
• Knowledgeable in state and city building codes and industry specifications.
• PE Licensed (NY/NJ) or capable of obtaining within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering staff on various task assignments.
• Develop structural design details and calculations.
• Coordinate with various engineering disciplines.

Skills

Structural design software proficiency

Leadership skills

Interpersonal communication

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (preferred)

Tools

REVIT

AutoCAD

STAADPro

SAP2000

Mathcad

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP USA is seeking a highly energetic, self‑motivated, and goal oriented Senior Structural Engineer to support our Transportation Facilities Group in the New York, NY office. With the intimacy of a tight nit group of staff, along with the support of a large firm, this is an excellent and unique opportunity for the right candidate to challenge themselves and to grow their career.

Transportation Facilities Group (TFG)

The Transportation Facilities Group (TFG) leads and design projects that supports local and regional growth initiatives through small and large transportation projects. Our goal is to team with our agency clients and to develop solutions to the complex challenge of advancing transportation throughout the region. TFG has over 60 engineers and architects based in New York.

The position offers varied projects in the transportation field within the NY Metro Region. The Senior Structural Engineer position will work under the supervision of a lead structural engineer and includes designs in rail and bus stations, airports, transportation hubs, rail systems, as well a wide array of projects that lead and support the engineering divisions. Clients include NYCT, MTA Bus, LIRR, MNR, PANYNJ, Amtrak, NJ Transit, contractors, and local utilities. The scale of work varies from small to very large projects and offers the candidate the ability to continually switch between multiple project types on any given day and offers tremendous exposure to varied disciplines within the New York Office.

Your Impact

• Lead engineering staff on various task assignments.
• Responsible for the development of structural design details, drawings and specifications, including calculations for new designs, rehabilitation and renovation work.
• Developing drawings in REVIT (BIM), AutoCAD, MicroStation and Open Building.
• Strong capabilities and understanding in using structural software such as STAADPro, RAM Structural System, SAP2000, ETABS and SAFE (or equivalent).
• Utilizing Microsoft Excel and Mathcad Prime to develop structural calculations.
• Leading field inspection teams for evaluation of structural systems of existing buildings.
• Coordination with various engineering disciplines as well as with architects in the development of design contract documents.
• Work within a paperless (or limited‑use) office environment and remote working when required.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects.
• 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.

Typical project types include:

• Transportation Facilities including administration buildings, bus depot, shop and maintenance buildings, subway and rail stations, and substations.
• Vent and utility buildings.
• Aviation structures including terminals, concourses, hangers, and ancillary support structures.
• Resiliency related studies and design.
• Parks and recreation centers.

Growth Opportunities include:

• Develop into the lead structural engineer level.
• Assist in the development of proposals.
• Work on design‑build and other high‑profile projects.
• Direct interaction with clients.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering, or equivalent. Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering, highly preferred.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post‑education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural design experience in transportation projects.
• PE Licensed (NY/NJ) or capable of obtaining a New York State PE license within 1 year.
• Knowledgeable in state and city building codes, as well as industry standard specifications (IBC, ACI 318, AISC 360, etc.).
• Prior experience working with construction documents.
• Knowledgeable in STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, RAM Structural System, Mathcad, Excel or similar structural design software.
• Proficiency of AutoCAD and REVIT; knowledgeable in MicroStation and Open Building is a plus.
• Interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non‑engineering audience.
• Effective self‑leadership with attention to detail, results oriented, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Excellent communication and writing skills and well organized.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering.
• Experience working with transportation clients (i.e., Amtrak, NYCT MTA, NJ Transit).
• Detailed experience related in transportation facility design and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge in the development of CSI‑format construction specifications.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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.

Expected Salary: $103,300 -$128,000

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 in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances 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.

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