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Lead Structural Engineer

WSP New York, NY senior full-time

Salary

$118,300 - $165,230 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to join our Transportation Structures Team in New York. As a Lead Structural Engineer, you will provide subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of building and infrastructure projects.

Your Impact

  • Technical Lead roles on bridge focused complex transportation engineering projects
  • Technical lead for analysis, design, construction support services, development of contract drawings and specifications for bridge focused complex transportation projects
  • Business development support in the preparation of technical and cost proposals
  • Familiarity with AASHTO, AREMA
  • Develop a client base for providing high level structural engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities
  • Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development
  • Review and oversight of mid-level and junior engineers and support for career development
  • Department management/administration support and staff utilisation, staff development, business development, training, and publications
  • 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
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs
  • Experience using Revit, AutoCAD and/or Microstation software
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Who You Are

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline
  • 7+ years of relevant post education experience
  • Engineer license required
  • Highly proficient with extensive experience in building and infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects
  • Strong knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
  • Prior leadership experience
  • Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills
  • Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products
  • The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

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: $118,300.00 - $165,230.00

Skills

Nice to have

  • Master’s Degree in Engineering
  • Engineer license in multiple states

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/95777

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