Lead Structural Engineer - Bridges at WSP — Merrimack, USA | Base Career

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WSP is currently looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges to join our Northern New England Transportation Group located in the Merrimack, NH or Eliot, ME offices!

This is an exciting opportunity to provide technical design for both small and large-scale projects.

Come join our team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, have excellent communication skills, and well-rounded bridge engineering experience.

They will also have leadership and mentorship skills with a demonstrated track record of leading bridge designs as Engineer of Record.

If you are looking for an opportunity to learn, to further develop your career with a global industry leader, and if you are keen to play a role in the growth and development of that business, you will thrive in this environment.

You will have the opportunity to engage with WSP’s design centers across the US and around the globe.

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Senior level position to perform professional structural engineering analysis and design of transportation structure, such as bridges and retaining walls.
Typical duties may include applying high-level structural techniques for various phases of projects including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, and construction; working as part of a team of engineers to design and check bridge superstructure and substructures; develop preliminary and final plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates; coordinate with other disciplines, subconsultants, and Clients; and utilize OpenBridge Software
Coordinate, review and provide design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address structural, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
Registered Professional Engineer, preferably in NH, VT or Maine or ability to obtain PE.
Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
Well-developed 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.
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, OpenBridge, MDX, STADD, etc.), technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.
Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions and arrive 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.

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