Description
WSP is seeking an experienced Lead Mechanical Movable Bridge Engineer to join their nationally recognized Transportation & Infrastructure practice. The successful candidate will lead and support projects involving movable bridges, bridge operating machinery, hydraulic systems, electrical-mechanical equipment interfaces, machinery rehabilitation, asset management, and transportation infrastructure modernization efforts.
Responsibilities:
- Lead mechanical engineering design and rehabilitation projects for movable bridges
- Perform and oversee engineering evaluations of bridge machinery systems
- Provide technical leadership for bridge inspections, condition assessments, failure investigations, and lifecycle evaluations
- Develop engineering calculations, equipment sizing analyses, load studies, and mechanical design documentation
- Prepare and review plans, specifications, technical reports, cost estimates, and construction documents
- Serve as Engineer of Record for bridge mechanical system projects where appropriate
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination with structural, electrical, civil, and construction engineering teams
- Support construction administration activities
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and engineering staff
- Support business development efforts, client relationship management, proposals, and project pursuits
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- 10+ years of relevant experience in bridge mechanical engineering, movable bridge systems, transportation infrastructure, or related heavy civil infrastructure
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including hydraulics, power transmission systems, rotating equipment, bearings, structural machinery, and electromechanical controls
- Experience performing inspections, evaluations, and rehabilitation design for bridge machinery systems
- Proficiency with engineering analysis software and industry-standard design tools
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
Compensation:
- Expected Salary: $109,500 - $240,000