Senior Structural Engineer

Description

• 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.
• Lead engineering staff on various task assignments.
• Develop into the lead structural engineer level.
• Assist in the development of proposals.
• Responsible for the development of structural design details, drawings and specifications, including calculations for new designs, rehabilitation and renovation work.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects.
• Developing drawings in REVIT (BIM), AutoCAD, MicroStation and Open Building.
• Utilizing Microsoft Excel and Mathcad Prime to develop structural calculations.
• Leading field inspection teams for evaluation of structural systems of existing buildings.
• Work within a paperless (or limited-use) office environment and remote working when required.
• Coordination with various engineering disciplines as well as with architects in the development of design contract documents.
• Work on design-build and other high-profile projects.
• Direct interaction with clients.

Requirements

• 5 to 7 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural design experience in transportation projects.
• Knowledgeable in state and city building codes, as well as industry standard specifications (IBC, ACI 318, AISC 360, etc.).
• Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering.
• Proficiency of AutoCAD and REVIT; knowledgeable in MicroStation and Open Building is a plus.
• Aviation structures including terminals, concourses, hangers, and ancillary support structures.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering, or equivalent.Master’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on structural engineering, highly preferred.
• Strong capabilities and understanding in using structural software such as STAADPro, RAM Structural System, SAP2000, ETABS and SAFE (or equivalent).
• Interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results oriented, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Excellent communication and writing skills and well organized.
• PE Licensed (NY/NJ) or capable of obtaining a New York State PE license within 1 year.
• Detailed experience related in transportation facility design and rehabilitation.
• Knowledgeable in STAAD.Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, RAM Structural System, Mathcad, Excel or similar structural design software.
• Resiliency related studies and design.
• Experience working with transportation clients (i.e., Amtrak, NYCT MTA, NJ Transit).
• 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.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Prior experience working with construction documents.
• Knowledge in the development of CSI-format construction specifications.

Benefits

• Parks and recreation centers.
• Transportation Facilities including administration buildings, bus depot, shop and maintenance buildings, subway and rail stations, and substations.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance