Lead Structural Engineer (Buildings

Lead Structural Engineer

WSP is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to join their dynamic Property & Buildings team in Tempe, AZ.

Our team is a leading provider of structural design consulting services for complex building projects in multiple sectors including healthcare, science/technology, higher education, K-12, civic, mission critical, commercial construction and public safety. This position provides high level technical assistance and guidance for investigation, remediation, improvement, design and construction of building projects in the public and private sector. Tasks include the research, concept development, planning, design and construction of building structures.

Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality. Ensures high-quality deliverables are produced and distributed on time and in compliance with project-specific construction codes. Demonstrates leadership qualities and a passion for growing within the structural engineering profession. Manages and mentors other engineers in a team-oriented environment.

• Apply high-level structural engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various building project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, and construction.
• Perform professional structural engineering work and conduct research and observations of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, buildings and infrastructure, to determine conformance with applicable codes and standards.
• Develop and supervise the development of construction drawings, calculation packages and specifications; updating layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design, construction, rehabilitation, and remediation of building projects, ensuring durability of materials and structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of labor, technical calculations, construction administration, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Coordinate, review and issue building design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of complex data, findings, or analyses.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address structural, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Analyze, evaluate, and interpret data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner
• Proactively collaborate with other engineers, professionals, and building authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
• Remain current in latest structural 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.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Structural Engineer SE License or the ability to obtain an SE license within one (1) year.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in structural design, detailing renovation and/or seismic strengthening of steel, concrete, masonry and wood/mass timber buildings in the following markets:
  Healthcare, Higher Education, Civic, Science and Technology, Lab Sciences, Federal, Commercial and/or Residential, or closely related markets.
• Proficiency in lateral force-resisting system design, detailing, and with the International Building Code.
• Proficient with structural engineering principles, practices, processes, and their application to project work-related issues.
• Knowledge and experience with building structural planning, design, and construction administration,; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.
• Well-defined knowledge of relevant structural codes, regulations and compliance practices.
• Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the…