Associate Consultant, Bridge Engineer - WSP USA
Boston, MA
About the Job
This Opportunity
Involves performing design support on bridge replacement projects, bridge inspection, and load rating assignments for public sector clients in New England. Tasks may include structural design, CAD support, structural analysis, evaluation of existing structures, bridge inspection, load ratings, estimating, and report preparation.
Your Impact
+ Perform basic professional structural engineering work relating to bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects.
+ Perform bridge load rating analysis and report preparation.
+ Support bridge inspection field work and reports.
+ Provide CAD support for drawing development.
+ Assist in the preparation of technical design and evaluation reports.
+ Assist in the preparation of quantity estimates and specifications.
+ Work with other design disciplines in executing project work.
+ Complete training on assigned tasks.
+ Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded transportation improvement projects.
+ Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
+ 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience
+ Knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
+ Familiarity with bridge design and structural analysis including rehabilitation and new design.
+ Highly familiar with relevant structural design codes.
+ Working knowledge of MassDOT, MBTA, and/or RIDOT requirements and standards.
+ Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
+ Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
+ Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
+ Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, AASHTOWare, MDX, LEAP, CSi Bridge, STAAD, or other structural analysis software).
+ 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Engineer in Training Certification.
+ Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering
+ Prior design experience.
+ A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.#LI-JL1
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.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
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.
Involves performing design support on bridge replacement projects, bridge inspection, and load rating assignments for public sector clients in New England. Tasks may include structural design, CAD support, structural analysis, evaluation of existing structures, bridge inspection, load ratings, estimating, and report preparation.
Your Impact
+ Perform basic professional structural engineering work relating to bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects.
+ Perform bridge load rating analysis and report preparation.
+ Support bridge inspection field work and reports.
+ Provide CAD support for drawing development.
+ Assist in the preparation of technical design and evaluation reports.
+ Assist in the preparation of quantity estimates and specifications.
+ Work with other design disciplines in executing project work.
+ Complete training on assigned tasks.
+ Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded transportation improvement projects.
+ Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
+ 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience
+ Knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
+ Familiarity with bridge design and structural analysis including rehabilitation and new design.
+ Highly familiar with relevant structural design codes.
+ Working knowledge of MassDOT, MBTA, and/or RIDOT requirements and standards.
+ Analytical mindset with an ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and making decisions.
+ Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
+ Capable self-leadership with attention to detail, accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
+ Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
+ Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
+ Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, AASHTOWare, MDX, LEAP, CSi Bridge, STAAD, or other structural analysis software).
+ 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Engineer in Training Certification.
+ Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering
+ Prior design experience.
+ A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.#LI-JL1
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.
www.wsp.com
WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.
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.
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