Structural Engineering Consultant-West Region

About the role

This Opportunity Provides technical assistance and guidance for a variety of projects related to dams, hydraulic structures, energy storage and generating facilities. Tasks may include assisting with analysis, development, and design. Generates accurate and concise reports, calculations, drawings and documentation regarding field conditions. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare design calculations, drawings, reports, project standards and specifications.
• Aid in the execution and provide technical support on a variety of water & energy related as well as interdisciplinary projects.
• Perform field inspections with senior engineers, including routine dam safety inspections, as well as construction quality assurance and construction progress documentation.
• Develop quantity take-offs and engineering cost estimates for projects involving dams, hydraulic structures, energy storage and generating facilities.
• Prepare reports in conformance with state or federal regulatory guidelines.
• Aid in the development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
• Aid in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• 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 Civil Engineering, with a focus in Structural Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in structural engineering.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• 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, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Familiarity with performing structural analysis utilizing engineering software such as, STAAD.Pro, STAAD Foundation, RISA-3D, RISA Foundation, ANSYS, and ENERCALC.
• Experience with AutoCAD & Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation and/or ArcGIS software.
• Experience with coordinating technical matters with public and private groups.
• 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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, with a focus in Structural Engineering.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in structural engineering.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineering Licensure/Certification preferred.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Skills

• Technical writing
• Office automation
• Software
• Technology
• Math principles
• Predictive models
• Spreadsheets
• Structural analysis using engineering software (STAAD.Pro, STAAD Foundation, RISA-3D, RISA Foundation, ANSYS, ENERCALC)
• AutoCAD & Civil 3D, Revit, MicroStation, and/or ArcGIS software

Benefits

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.

Pay

Expected Salary: $75,600 - $129,800

Schedule

Flexible schedule to meet 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.

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Contact Information

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience. No phone calls please.