Lead Mechanical Movable Bridge Engineer

WSP is currently initiating a search for an experienced Lead Mechanical Movable Bridge Engineer to join our nationally recognized Transportation & Infrastructure practice in any of the following locations:
Tampa-FL, Lawrenceville-NJ, Chicago-IL, New York-NY
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• Lead mechanical engineering design and rehabilitation projects for movable bridges, including bascule, swing, and vertical lift structures.
• Perform and oversee engineering evaluations of bridge machinery systems, drive mechanisms, hydraulic systems, gearboxes, bearings, motors, brakes, control equipment, and related mechanical components.
• 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, including shop drawing reviews, field inspections, contractor coordination, commissioning, and equipment testing.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and engineering staff.
• Support business development efforts, client relationship management, proposals, and project pursuits.
• Assist transportation agencies and infrastructure owners in developing asset management and maintenance strategies for critical bridge assets.
• Maintain knowledge of industry standards, emerging technologies, and best practices related to bridge machinery and movable bridge infrastructure.

• 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.
• Experience preparing technical reports, specifications, and construction documentation.
• Strong communication, project coordination, and client management skills.
• Ability to travel for project meetings, inspections, and field assignments.

• Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Multiple Professional Engineering (PE) licenses in various states.
• Experience serving public-sector transportation clients including DOTs, transit agencies, municipalities, and port authorities.
• Experience with movable bridge design standards, rehabilitation programs, and asset management initiatives.
• Demonstrated project management experience leading multidisciplinary infrastructure projects.
• Familiarity with AASHTO, AREMA, OSHA, ASME, hydraulic design standards, and bridge inspection requirements.
• Experience managing engineering staff and mentoring developing professionals.

• Bascule, swing, and vertical lift bridge systems
• Hydraulic power units and hydraulic controls
• Gear drives, motor drives, and machinery rehabilitation
• Bridge operating and control systems
• Machinery house design and equipment replacement
• Structural machinery inspections and condition assessments
• Bridge bearing systems and movable span mechanisms
• Construction engineering and commissioning support
• Asset management and lifecycle planning for transportation infrastructure
• Rehabilitation and modernization of aging infrastructure assets

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.

Expected Salary (all locations): $ 109,500 - $ 240,000

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