Lead Structural Engineer - Pittsburgh, United States - WSP Global Inc.

Description

This Opportunity

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.

Your Impact

The ideal candidate will have broad-based, hands-on experience in structural and transportation engineering within the West Virgina Market.

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

The candidate will also complete Project Management tasks.

Assignments may include:

Planning, Analysis, Design and Rehabilitation of Vehicular/Pedestrian/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, Bridge 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 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:
Preparation of technical and price proposals and business development.

Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.

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.

Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.

7 to 10 years of of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.

Familiarity with WVDOH standards, programs and design manuals 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 bridge design, including project involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects.

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 bridges, 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.

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.

WVDOH Engineer license required (multi-state preferred).

Established client relationships.

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