Lead Movable Bridge /Structural Engineer

Be involved in projects with our Movable Bridge/Complex Bridge/Structural Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. Job Description WSP USA’s Movable Bridge Structures group has an immediate opening for a full-time Lead Movable Bridge/Structural Engineer to join our National Bridges & Structures Practice in our Chicago office, or any office within the U.S. This position is for an engineer who is seeking an opportunity to work within a team-focused local office, for a large world‑wide engineering firm. Career development, mentoring and employee satisfaction is key to our local civil group and the firm. Your Impact Lead design, plan development tasks and perform structural analysis and design. Actively maintain project scope, design changes and project budget. Mentor and develop junior staff. Provide close coordination with others on the project as well as independent QC/QA reviews. Visit clients to grow business and keep them and other team members well informed. Manage planning and/or engineering projects, including bridge design (fixed and movable, highway and railroad) and transit structures. Oversee collection, compilation, and analysis of data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints and other matrices for project development, design, and construction. Apply high-level structural and civil engineering techniques and processes, remaining current in latest practices. Oversee cross‑functional teams of engineers, architects, planners and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid‑level and multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation and regulatory analysis memos. Perform professional structural engineering work and conduct complex investigations and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, facilities, pipelines, transportation channels and operations to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards and permits. Develop construction plans, specifications, cost estimates; prepare construction safety and phasing plans and update infrastructure layout plans requiring coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub‑consultants and clients. Manage design, construction, rehabilitation and remediation of building and infrastructure projects, ensuring durability of materials and structural soundness. Lead larger‑scale structural engineering projects, ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, supervising subcontractors and employees. Assist with engineering review of permit applications, design plans and specifications, standby plans and contracts, and periodic construction inspections to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and sound engineering practice. Meet with public or private entities to discuss engineering and construction challenges. Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings and recommendations to prevent, control, restore or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities. Develop a client base for high‑level structural engineering services, identifying additional business development opportunities. Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines, other engineers and infrastructure authorities on federally, state, regional, local and privately funded improvement projects and proposal opportunities. Exercise responsible and ethical decision‑making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, adhering to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Required Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline. 7 to 10 years of relevant post‑education experience in engineering and prior structural design experience. Engineer license required (multi‑state preferred). Highly proficient with structural engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build and application to project work. Extensive experience in infrastructure planning, design and program/construction management, including rehabilitation, reconstruction, new design and construction projects. Strong knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices and record‑keeping requirements. Proficient in technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations. Proficient with technical writing, office automation and discipline‑specific design software and tools. Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of construction and design of buildings, facilities or structures. Strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively to engineering and non‑engineering audiences. Strong self‑leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to interact persuasively and tactfully with clients, regulators, project managers and employees at all levels. Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid‑level to senior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC. Well‑developed critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and the most effective solution. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Occasional travel may be required depending on project‑specific requirements. Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Engineering. Strong technical skills in structural analysis and design of various types of bridge structures, includingn Ability to serve as a key team member for major strategic transit and rail opportunities. PE license required; SE within a year is a plus. Familiarity with AASHTO design criteria (LFD & LRFD) and DOT work. Accustomed to working in a team environment on challenging projects. FHWA – NHI – Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges training and Fracture Critical Bridges Training are pluses. Familiarity with AREMA design criteria and railroad experience are pluses. Benefits WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting and attendance at naturalization proceedings. Compensation Expected salary (all locations): $98,300–$175,000. Equal Opportunity WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Race, Age, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Disability or Protected Veteran Status are protected. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States. #J-18808-Ljbffr WSP in the U.S.