Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges

WSP is currently looking for an experienced Senior Structural Engineer - Bridges to join our Transportation Group in Raleigh, NC office!

This is an exciting opportunity to provide technical design for both small and large-scale projects. Come join our team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges.

• Mid to Senior level position to perform professional structural engineering analysis and design of transportation structure, such as bridges and retaining walls.

• Typical duties may include applying high-level structural techniques for various phases of projects including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, and construction; working as part of a team of engineers to design and check bridge superstructure and substructures; develop preliminary and final plans, specifications, quantities, and cost estimates; coordinate with other disciplines, subconsultants, and Clients; and utilize Open Bridge Software

• Coordinate, review and provide design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.

• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address structural, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities.

• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.

• Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.

• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.

• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner

• Proactively collaborate with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure 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.

• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.

• 7 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.

• Registered Professional Engineer, preferably in North Carolina or ability to obtain NC PE.

• Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.

• Well-developed ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

• Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.

• Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

• Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Micro Station, Open Bridge, MDX, STADD, etc.), technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools.

• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions and arrive at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.

• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.

• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific…