WSP

Bridge/Structural Engineer

WSP • $82K — $118K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
  • 3-5 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Engineer in Training Certification
  • Knowledge of design and engineering practices
  • Familiarity with MassDOT, MBTA, and/or RIDOT standards
  • Moderate proficiency in technical writing and relevant software
  • Ability to work flexible schedules, including some local travel

Responsibilities

  • Perform bridge/structural engineering work, including CAD drafting
  • Prepare Bridge Load Rating Reports for operational bridges
  • Support field inspections and condition assessments
  • Prepare cost estimates and structural analysis calculations
  • Generate concise documentation with 2D/3D illustrations
  • Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and engineering standards
  • Assist experienced engineers in broader project activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid vacation and personal time off
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid sick leave and bereavement leave
  • Time off for voting and naturalization proceedings
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for Bridge/Structural Engineer for our Worcester, MA, office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Perform professional bridge/structural engineering work including:
    • Development and drafting of plans and details using CAD software for project design documents.
    • Preparation of Bridge Load Rating Reports for in service bridges
    • Support Field inspection and condition assessment of bridges, sign structures, culverts and retaining walls.
    • Preparation of quantity and cost estimates.
    • Preparation of structural analysis and design calculations.
    • Review of drawings to assure compliance with design intent and specifications.
    • Assisting more experienced engineers with broader engineering activities.
    • Preparation of technical studies, reports, and design document packages.
  • Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation.
  • Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
  • Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, and 2D/3D illustrations.
  • Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
  • Complete training on assigned tasks.
  • 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.

Minimum Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
  • 3-5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
  • Engineer in Training Certification.
  • Knowledge of engineering analysis, design, and practices, including rehabilitation and new design.
  • Knowledge of process and concepts for design/build.
  • Working knowledge of MassDOT, MBTA, and/or RIDOT requirements and standards.
  • Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
  • Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
  • Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD Civil 3D, OpenBrim Modeler, OpenBridge Modeler, LEAP Bridge, LARSA, STAAD Pro, MDX, AASHTOWare BrR, CSi Bridge).
  • 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 local travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
  • The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Professional Engineering License.
  • Master's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
  • Relevant engineering experience through internships, working knowledge/experience, and/or educational projects or studies.
  • A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

WSP Benefits:

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $82,800-$118,400

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific 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, and/or federal law.

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About WSP

WSP is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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