Experienced Professional, Structural Engineering

About the role

This opportunity provides technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sector.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements, such as buildings, bridges, roadways, and mechanical structures.
• Generates accurate and concise reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications.
• 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.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Performs professional structural engineering work and assists with conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Participates in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate future-ready solutions with structural engineering design standards.
• Works as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, selecting appropriate materials to ensure durability, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Verifies the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
• Prepares data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Maintains quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Affords assistance with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
• Contributes to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
• Conducts engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.
• Affords assistance in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
• Affords assistance in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Works collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local and privately funded improvement and development projects.
• Exercises responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adheres to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Performs additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• 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 rehabilitation and new design.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Knowledge with process and concepts for sustainability, and reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas.
• Knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Capable 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 orientation, 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.
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.

Skills

• Structural Engineering
• Infrastructure Planning
• Design Management
• Construction Management
• Sustainability Practices
• Regulatory Compliance
• Interpersonal Communication
• Technical Writing
• Software Proficiency (MicroStation, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Problem Solving
• Project Coordination
• Health and Safety

Benefits

WSP USA offers a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings plans. Employees are also afforded a flexible and agile workplace model designed to meet the diverse needs of our talented workforce.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Work schedules are flexible and may extend beyond the typical workweek to accommodate project-specific requirements.

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. For more information, visit www.wsp.com.

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