Lead Professional, Structural Engineering

Overview

Lead Professional, Structural Engineering opportunity with WSP USA in Valhalla, New York. This role provides high level technical expertise and guidance for the investigation, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of bridges and infrastructure projects in the public sector. Tasks include the design, development, planning, and construction of structures or structural elements for bridges. Substantiates reports and documentation to advise on material, installation, design, and construction specifications.

Ensures responsibilities are delivered and adhere to quality standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.

• Apply high-level structural and civil engineering techniques to identify improvements for infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction support, and operation.
• Perform professional structural engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare construction safety and phasing plans, and update infrastructure 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 infrastructure projects, ensuring durability of materials and structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental and/or human influence.
• Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Coordinate, review and approve 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 interpretation or presentation of complex data, findings, and analyses.
• Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address structural, environmental, 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.
• Prepare and implement Risk Management and site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• 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 (or equivalent experience).
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer in New York State or able to obtain via reciprocity.
• Proficient with structural engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to project work-related issues.
• Knowledge and experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.
• Well-defined knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to regulations.
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