This Opportunity
Be involved in exciting local and national projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.
WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time Senior Bridge Engineer to help grow our successful Wichita, Kansas office. This position is best suited for an engineer who is seeking an opportunity to work within a team-focused local office, with the resources and support of a large world-wide engineering firm. Career development, mentoring and employee satisfaction is key within our local office and the firm. At WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Join us and help shape the future!
Your Impact
• Perform professional structural engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions
• Develop design plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing construction safety and phasing plans, and updating infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Develop or incorporate advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate future-ready solutions with structural engineering design standards.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects
• Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical guidance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Work with local office leadership to develop client-facing strategies for the region.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Perform bridge related computations and analysis
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings, and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
• Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
• Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects.
• 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.
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 discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Passion for client-facing involvement in the infrastructures market across multiple disciplines.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design projects.
• Working knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.
• Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software
• 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.
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s Degree in Engineering.
• Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
• Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
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