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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Senior Technical Manager, Structural Engineer

WSP Buffalo, NY senior full-time

Salary

$121,100 - $205,900 per year

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Description

WSP, an award-winning and innovative multi-disciplinary consulting firm, is seeking a Senior Technical Manager, Structural Engineer to join their team in Buffalo, NY.

The ideal candidate will have experience in one or more of the following areas of specialty: buildings, bridges, industrial facilities, data centers, power generation and transmission, and/or mechanical structures.

The role provides subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sector.

Responsibilities include:

  • Providing oversight with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
  • Applying high-level structural and civil engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases.
  • Performing professional structural engineering work and conducting more complex/comprehensive investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions.
  • Developing construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
  • Leading larger-scale structural engineering projects and ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when.
  • Assisting with engineering review of permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, and standby plans and engineering contracts.
  • Meeting with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs.
  • Ensuring technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations.
  • Developing a client base for providing high-level structural engineering services.
  • Mentoring staff to support their growth and professional development.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
  • 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
  • Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
  • Highly proficient with structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
  • Strong knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
  • Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree in Engineering.
  • 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
  • Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage.
  • 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: $121,100 - $205,900

Skills

Required

  • structural engineering
  • civil engineering
  • design/build
  • engineering principles
  • construction laws
  • codes
  • regulations

Nice to have

  • Master’s Degree in Engineering
  • OSHA Health & Safety Training
  • Basic First Aid
  • Adult CPR training

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://emit.fa.ca3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2001/job/76025

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