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WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

Lead Structural Engineer - Bridges

Structural EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$118.3k - $165.2k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
  • 7+ years of relevant post-education experience.
  • An engineer license is required.
  • Highly proficient with extensive experience in building and infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management, including rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
  • Prior leadership experience.
  • Strong technical writing, analytical, and communication skills.
  • The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
  • Ability to uphold workplace safety and comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.

Responsibilities

  • Provide subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site and multi-phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and construction of building and infrastructure projects.
  • Research, design, develop concepts, plan, and support construction of load-bearing structures and structural elements, including buildings, bridges, roadways, and mechanical structures.
  • Provide situational guidance to project managers and managers that addresses current and future challenges and accounts for risk, innovation, and future-ready opportunities.
  • Provide technical leadership to ensure responsibilities are delivered to acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.
  • Serve as technical lead on complex bridge-focused transportation engineering projects.
  • Lead analysis, design, construction support services, and development of contract drawings and specifications for complex bridge-focused transportation projects.
  • Support business development through preparation of technical and cost proposals.
  • Develop a client base for high-level structural engineering services and identify additional business development opportunities.
  • Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
  • Review and oversee mid-level and junior engineers and support their career development.
  • Support department management and administration, staff utilization, staff development, business development, training, and publications.
  • Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
  • Travel occasionally when required by specific projects.

Desired Qualifications

  • A Master’s Degree in Engineering.
  • An engineer license in multiple states.

About the Company

WSP

Plans and designs infrastructure projects

WSP is an engineering and science consultancy that helps governments and businesses plan, design, and manage infrastructure. Its teams work on transport networks, buildings, water systems, power facilities, and environmental projects, combining engineers with scientists, planners, and technical advisers. Services include feasibility studies, detailed design, environmental assessments, and project management, with specialists supporting assets through construction and operation. Clients pay through contracts priced by staff time, agreed project fees, or a share of project costs. Genivar reorganized as WSP Global in 2014, and the group is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Founded
1959

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