Lead Structural Engineer

About the position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Structural Engineer for our Pittsburgh, PA office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Structural Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to a staff of structural engineers.
• Execute tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Complete Project Management tasks.
• Plan, analyze, design, and rehabilitate vehicular, pedestrian, and railroad bridges and transportation facilities.
• Conduct analysis, design, and retrofit of retaining walls.
• Perform construction staging analysis and evaluation of existing structures and load ratings.
• Develop plans, prepare specifications, and review construction phase submittals and shop drawings.
• Prepare technical reports and participate in field work including construction and structural integrity inspection.
• Mentor junior staff and interact with clients.
• Prepare technical and price proposals and engage in business development activities.
• Remain current in the latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds and resources.

Requirements

• 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.
• Familiarity with WVDOH standards, programs, and design manuals.
• Ability to efficiently use structural analysis software such as MIDAS, Larsa, SAP 2000, RISA 3D or equivalent.
• Highly proficient with structural engineering principles, practices, and design/build applications.
• Extensive experience in bridge design, including rehabilitation, reconstruction, and new design projects.
• Proficient in making technical computations and calculations involving engineering principles.
• Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on construction and design of bridges.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to team members with adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing and discipline-specific design software.
• Experienced in preparing technical deliverables and plans with high complexity.
• Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and directing subcontractors.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety policies.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's Degree in Engineering.
• WVDOH Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).
• Established client relationships.