Senior Lead Structural Engineer

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Lead Structural Engineer- Bridges for our Buffalo, New York office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Structures Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Provides subject matter technical support and leadership for multi-site/phase due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of infrastructure projects in the public and private sector. Responsibilities include the research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements, such as bridges, roadways, and mechanicaland industrial structures. Provides situational guidance to PMs and managers that address current and future challenges, and that documentation and recommendations accurately account for and address risk, innovation, and future-ready opportunities. Provides leadership with ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Technical Lead roles on bridge focused complex transportation engineering projects
• Technical lead for anlaysis, design, construction support services, development of contract drawings and specifications for bridge focused complex transportation projects
• Business development support in the prepartion of technical and cost proposals
• Familiarity with AASHTO, AREMA
• Develop a client base for providing high level structural engineering services including identifying additional business development opportunities.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Review and oversight of mid-level and junior engineers and support for career development
• Department management/administration support and staff utilization, staff development, business development, training, and publications
• 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.
• Depending on project, perform as Project manager or Deputy project manager.
• Experience using AutoCAD and/or Microstation software, and variety of structural anaysis software
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• NYS Professional Engineer license required (multi-state licenses or ability to get additional licenses is preferred).
• Highly proficient with extensive experience in infrastructure planning, design, and program/construction management; including project involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects focused on bridge structures.
• Strong knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, and compliance practices.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Prior team leadership experience.
• Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
• History of sucess in delivery of final design documents.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Engineering.

Compensation and Benefits:

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

Expected Salary: $104,400- $155,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.