Senior Bridge Engineer - WSP USA

This Opportunity

Be involved in exciting local and national projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
 
WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Senior Bridge Engineer to help grow our successful Wichita, Kansas office. This position is best suited for an engineer who is seeking an opportunity to work within a team-focused local office, with the resources and support of a large world-wide engineering firm. Career development, mentoring and employee satisfaction is key within our local office and the firm. At WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

•    Perform professional structural engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions
•    Develop design plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
•    Develop or incorporate 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.
•    Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects
•    Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical guidance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
•    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.
•    Work with local office leadership to develop client-facing strategies for the region. 
•    Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
•    Perform bridge related computations and analysis 
•    Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
•    Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
•    Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
•    Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
•    Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects.
•    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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

•    Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
•    5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
•    Engineer in Training Certification.
•    Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
•    Passion for client-facing involvement in the infrastructures market across multiple disciplines. 
•    Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.
•    Working knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
•    Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
•    Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
•    Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
•    Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
•    Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
•    Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design 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 

•    Master’s Degree in Engineering.
•    Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
•    Experience managing small to mid-size projects.

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