Description
WSP is currently seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for our Salt Lake City, UT office. As a Senior Structural Engineer, you will be involved in projects with our Property and Buildings Team, providing technical assistance and guidance for investigation, remediation, improvement, design, and construction of building projects in the public and private sector.
Responsibilities:
- Determine methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, geotechnical data, and other sources.
- Perform professional structural engineering work and conduct research and observations of proposed and existing site conditions.
- Develop structural construction drawings, calculation packages, and specifications.
- Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, and 2D/3D illustrations.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures.
- Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations.
- Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during site investigations.
- Comply with regulatory requirements.
- Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
- Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and building authorities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in structural design.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Strong lateral force-resisting system design and detailing experience.
- Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, and processes.
- Experience with design and construction administration.
- Working knowledge of relevant structural codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
- Ability to make technical computations and calculations.
- Project management experience with small to mid-level projects.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
- Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, structural software, Building Information Modeling (BIM), math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and other technology tools.
- Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Structural Engineering.
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
- HCAI project experience.
- Participation in local technical or non-technical committees or boards.