Senior Professional, Structural Engineering

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).

5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in structural engineering.

Registered Professional Engineer in New York State or able to obtain via reciprocity.

Proficient 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 active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.

Working knowledge with process and concepts for sustainability, and reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas.

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.

Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of buildings, facilities, or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.

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, interns, and/or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., CSiBridge, STAAD, Larsa, Midas, MicroStation, OpenBridge Designer, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, OpenRoads Designer), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

Developed 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.

Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.

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 Structural Engineering.

Experience in structural engineering task leadership, and/or managing small to mid-size projects.

WSP 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.

Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $86,100 -$150,590

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.

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