Senior Mechanical Engineer - Movable Bridges

This Opportunity

WSP is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer - Movable Bridges for our Lawrenceville, NJ Location
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Provide technical expertise to design, develop, analyze, and inspect mechanical systems on movable bridges for new construction, rehabilitation, emergency repair, condition inspection, and construction inspection projects. Responsibilities include development of design documents, calculations, specifications, cost estimates, inspection reports, equipment testing and calculations, intradisciplinary coordination of mechanical systems. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, and functionality.

• Develop design plans, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates for new construction, rehabilitation, and emergency repair projects for movable bridge; actively participate in coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub‑consultants, and clients.
• Inspect and document mechanical equipment on movable bridges as a part of condition inspections, construction inspections, and shop fabrication inspections. Perform analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during field investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate‑to‑high‑level risk installation, equipment operations, and/or mitigation activities.
• Perform professional mechanical engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, equipment, resources, bridges, infrastructure, usage, and mechanical systems to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, technical drawings, spreadsheets, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Work as part of a cross‑functional team of engineers to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects, assist with laying out installation of equipment, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, schematics, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Incorporate advanced technology, modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, load calculations, and operating strategies to account for the proper installation and functioning of equipment and systems according to specifications; implementing future‑ready solutions with mechanical engineering design standards.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Provide guidance and training to entry‑level engineers.
• Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Remain current in latest mechanical engineering techniques and practices.
• 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.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, or closely related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post‑education experience in engineering and prior mechanical design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification (Professional Engineering Licensure Preferred).
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work‑related issues.
• Experience with movable bridge design, inspection, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety…