Experienced Professional, Structural Engineering

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for Bridge/Structural Engineer for our Washington, DC or Herndon, VA office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the analysis, design, and evaluation of highway, rail, pedestrian, and other transportation structures under the guidance of senior engineers.
• Perform structural engineering calculations for bridge components, including superstructures, substructures, foundations, bearings, joints, and miscellaneous structural elements.
• Develop and maintain structural models using appropriate engineering software and perform basic structural analysis in accordance with applicable design standards.
• Prepare bridge design plans, details, specifications, technical reports, and other contract documents using CADD and digital delivery tools.
• Field inspect and assess the condition of bridges, sign structures, culverts, and retaining walls.
• Prepare quantity and cost estimates.
• Review drawings to ensure compliance with design intent and specifications.
• Research and apply applicable design codes, standards, specifications, and owner criteria, including AASHTO, AREMA, state DOT, and other agency requirements.
• Assist more experienced engineers with broader engineering activities.
• Prepare technical studies, reports, and design document packages.
• Evaluate, rehabilitate, repair, and load rate existing bridge structures.
• Participate in bridge inspections and field investigations; collect field data, measurements, photographs, and observations and assist in documenting existing conditions.
• Prepare inspection reports, load rating reports, technical memoranda, and rehabilitation recommendations.
• Assist with the development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
• Able to work with data, create meaningful graphs and interpretations of data along with engineering judgment.
• Aid senior engineers and project managers in developing design alternatives, evaluating technical solutions, and documenting recommendations.
• Communicate technical information clearly with project team members, clients, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute 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.
• Prepare 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.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 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 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, CSi Bridge or Midas or LARSA 3D).
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
• Preferred qualifications: Professional Engineering License, Master’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, membership in and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations, knowledge of coding in Python.

Skills

• Structural engineering principles and practices.
• Infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.
• Applicable design codes, standards, specifications, and owner criteria.
• Technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Discipline-specific design software (MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, CSi Bridge or Midas or LARSA 3D).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Self-leadership and attention to detail.
• Work schedule flexibility.

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.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $94,400 - $128,000

Schedule

Compensation is contingent upon 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

ABOUT US 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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