Lead Structural Engineer

WSP Global - Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time - Mid Level

Pittsburgh, PA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

WSP is currently seeking a Lead Structural Engineer for our Pittsburgh, PA office. This role involves engaging with our Transportation Structural Team and contributing to a growing organization that is dedicated to meeting client objectives and solving complex challenges. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience in structural and transportation engineering, particularly within the West Virginia market. In this position, the Lead Structural Engineer will provide technical direction to a team of structural engineers and will be responsible for executing tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary team. The role encompasses a variety of project management tasks, including planning, analysis, design, and rehabilitation of vehicular, pedestrian, and railroad bridges, as well as transportation facilities. The engineer will be involved in all phases of a project, from conceptual design through to final design, and will also handle the analysis, design, and retrofit of retaining walls. Additional responsibilities include conducting construction staging analysis, evaluating existing structures and load ratings, developing plans, preparing specifications, reviewing construction phase submittals and shop drawings, and preparing technical reports. The role also requires participation in fieldwork, including construction oversight and structural integrity inspections. The candidate must have experience with structural steel design, reinforced concrete design, and prestressed concrete design, and should be capable of leading a design team in the preparation of plans and reports for various design phase submissions. Mentoring junior staff, interacting with clients, preparing technical and price proposals, and engaging in business development are also key components of this role. The Lead Structural Engineer is expected to remain current with the latest structural engineering techniques and practices, exercise responsible decision-making regarding company resources, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as business needs arise.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction to a staff of structural engineers.
• Execute tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Complete project management tasks including planning, analysis, design, and rehabilitation of bridges and transportation facilities.
• Conduct analysis, design, and retrofit of retaining walls.
• Perform construction staging analysis and evaluate existing structures and load ratings.
• Develop plans, prepare specifications, and review construction phase submittals and shop drawings.
• Prepare technical reports and participate in fieldwork including construction and structural integrity inspections.
• 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.

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 aspects of bridges.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for effective interaction with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team members with strict adherence to QA/QC.

Nice-to-haves

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