Senior Technical Manager, Structural Engineering

WSP in the U.S.; Jefferson City (MO); On-site; USD 41,328 - 61,992; Part time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Bridge Senior Technical Manager for our Missouri Bridge Practice on a part-time basis. The role leverages leadership, MoDOT experience, and structural design expertise to grow client relationships and deliver high-quality projects.

You will mentor staff, develop design plans and cost estimates, and work with local leadership to shape regional strategies while upholding safety, quality, and professional standards across concurrent assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in structural or civil engineering required.
• 10+ years of post-education engineering experience.
• PE licensure in Missouri or reciprocity eligibility.
• Strong knowledge of structural engineering principles and methods.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to lead, guide teams and ensure QC/QA compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and expand the client base with high-quality services.
• Mentor staff for growth and professional development.
• Develop design plans, specs and cost estimates.
• Collaborate within cross-functional teams on multiple projects.
• Assist office leadership with regional client strategies.
• Maintain QC standards for measurements, analysis and reporting.
• Perform structures-related computations and analyses.
• Deliver high-quality technical artifacts for projects and proposals.
• Adhere to company conduct policies and safety requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Technical writing

MoDOT knowledge

Bridge design software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural or Civil engineering

Tools

Bridge design software

Job description

Job Description

Be involved in exciting projects with our Bridge Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

WSP is currently initiating a search for a part-time Bridge Senior Technical Manager to help grow and strengthen WSP’s Missouri Bridge Practice. 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. Career development, mentoring and employee satisfaction is 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

• Develop and expand client base with a focus on providing high quality structural engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities and partnerships.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Develop design plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
• Work as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Work with local office leadership to develop client-facing strategies for the region.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Perform structures-related computations and analysis.
• Ability to interact well with others as well as develop and manage high quality technical and professional deliverables on projects and proposals.
• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural design experience.
• Professional Engineer Licensure/Certification in Missouri or ability to gain licensure through reciprocity.
• Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to project team members, with strict adherence to quality control and assurance policies.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, bridge related structural design software.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Experience with MoDOT policies, standards, and details is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural or Civil engineering.

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 focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life
• retirement savings

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.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.