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    WSP USA
    Senior Structural Transit Engineer

    Newark ,

    New Jersey

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    At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate.

    We're looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines.

    To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure.

    This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment.

    Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future
    This Opportunity
    WSP is currently initiating a search for a

    Senior Structural Transit Engineer

    for our

    Newark, NJ

    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.
    Your Impact

    The ideal candidate will have broad-based, hands-on experience in structural and transportation engineering within the New Jersey transit and rail market.

    The candidate will manage a staff of structural engineers and have the ability to execute tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

    They will work closely with the other New Jersey transportation structural managers.

    Assignments may include:

    Planning, Analysis; Design and Rehabilitation of Transit / Railroad Bridges and Transportation Facilities for all phases of a project from conceptual design through final design; Analysis Design and Retrofit of Retaining Walls; Construction Staging Analysis; Evaluation of Existing Structures and Load Ratings; Plan Development, Preparation of Specifications, Review of Construction Phase Submittals and Shop Drawings, Preparation of Technical Reports, and Participation in Field Work including Construction and Structural Integrity Inspection.

    Experience with structural steel design, reinforced concrete design and prestressed concrete design is required.

    Must be able to serve as a project manager and structural task lead and be capable of leading a design team in the preparation of plans and reports for the various design phase submissions.


    Other duties include:
    Mentoring junior staff; Client Interaction and Preparation of Proposals including Cost Proposals.
    Who You Are
    Required Qualifications
    Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
    10+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
    Professional Engineering license required (multi-state preferred).
    Familiarity with AREMA standards is required
    Ability to efficiently use structural analysis software such as MIDAS, Larsa, SAP 2000, RISA 3D or equal is required
    Highly proficient with structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.

    Highly proficient with extensive experience in building and infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management; including involvement in a variety of rehabilitation project and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects.

    Strong knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

    Highly proficient with making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations.

    Experience with planning and conducting inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of buildings, facilities, or structures, applying applicable regulations and policies

    Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.

    Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization.

    Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.

    Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.

    Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity.

    Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.

    Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently.

    Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

    Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment.

    Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

    Preferred Qualifications:
    Master's Degree in Engineering.
    40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR preferred.#LI-MC4
    Additional Requirements
    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

    Job Status:
    Regular

    Employee Type:
    Full

    Primary Location:
    NEWARK - GATEWAY CTR

    All locations:
    US-NJ-Newark
    About WSP

    WSP USAis the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals.
    WSP USAdesigns lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets.

    With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

    WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.

    Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.

    At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

    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.
    The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

    NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
    WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services.

    Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.

    Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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