Senior Bridge​/Structural Engineer

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Location:

Tempe, Arizona or Tucson, Arizona (Hybrid-Workplace Model). Be involved in projects with our Bridge Structures Team and help the organization meet client objectives and challenges.

This Opportunity

WSP is initiating a search for a Senior Bridge/Structural Engineer for our Tempe or Tucson office.

Job Description

Provides technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and/or construction infrastructure projects in the public sector. Tasks may include research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements such as bridges, signs, walls, and related transportation facilities. Generates accurate and concise reports, plans, specifications, and estimates. Ensures responsibilities are delivered with a quality that meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Perform tasks for technical assignments on projects, including helping develop schedules and objectives.
• Apply professional structural engineering techniques on a variety of assignments to prepare design calculations and load ratings for projects.
• Review submittals and shop drawings.
• Perform project-specific analyses.
• Prepare necessary plans, specifications, estimates, and technical memoranda for final design projects.
• Use technical knowledge to propose creative solutions and solve complex technical problems.
• Develop or incorporate advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to ensure safety and functionality for end-users and transportation systems, with future-ready solutions aligned to design standards.
• Develop proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (e.g., Micro Station, Open Roads, AutoCAD, Lise 4D, LPile, Open Bridge Designer), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Understand project finances to monitor tasks and work within agreed budgets and schedules.
• Coordinate with the team and other disciplines to support client needs; participate in or lead structural or project-related meetings.
• Maintain quality control standards for measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects; provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a professional manner; stay current in structural engineering techniques and practices.
• Adhere to QA/QC and WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies; exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 5 to 7 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering and prior structural or civil design experience.
• Engineer in Training (E.I.T.) Certification having completed the Fundamentals of Engineering exam.
• Experience with industry design standards such as AASHTO, ACI, AISC, ASCE, etc.
• Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and application to project work-related issues.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including involvement in rehabilitation and new design projects.
• Working knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to perform technical computations and calculations from plans and specifications and compare to regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Demonstrated self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to work independently and lead junior team or project members with strict QA/QC adherence.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (e.g., Bentley…