WSP

Field Structural Engineer

WSP$72K — $90K *
Transportation
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 0-2 years experience in Railroad construction.
  • Knowledge of construction methods and materials related to ballast, ties, and rail structure.
  • Experience reviewing shop drawings and knowledge of structural steel repairs.
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
  • Proficiency in basic computer skills including Windows, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with ability to coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
  • Valid driver's license for occasional regional travel.

Responsibilities

  • Assist the Project Manager and Client Management team as directed.
  • Review shop drawings, providing engineering support during construction phases.
  • Provide technical guidance to support staff, contractors, or vendors as needed.
  • Conduct daily inspections to ensure contract compliance during all rail construction activities.
  • Prepare inspection reports in line with project requirements.
  • Monitor subcontractor and supplier usage for compliance with approvals.
  • Coordinate activities on the construction site with contractors and other trades.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Retirement savings options and paid sick leave.
  • Paid vacation and personal time off, including parental leave.
  • Paid time off for bereavement and attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Field Structural Engineer on Rail Projects in our 800 Broadway, Brooklyn NY - Client's office 100% of the time. Be involved in projects with our PMCM Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. Interlocking replacement knowledge
Your Impact

Job Duties:
  • Provide assistance to the Project Manager / Client Management team as directed
  • Review shop drawings and provide engineering support during construction
  • May be required to provide technical guidance and direction to support staff, contractors, and/or vendors
  • Check designs and drawings
  • Experience with Rail Outage and schedules
  • Nights / Weekend work required - 12 hours shifts
  • Overall contract compliance via daily inspections for all rail construction
  • Prepare daily inspection reports in accordance with the project's requirements
  • Monitoring of sub-contractor & supplier usage to ensure pre-approval before work starts
  • Assist the contractor(s) with the coordination of activities on the construction site with the other trades and the facility
  • Monitor workforce and performance against the work plan
  • Complete punchlists and track completion
  • Perform additional duties as deemed necessary
Who You Are

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum of 0-2 years experience in Railroad construction experience
  • Knowledge of Ballast, Ties and Rail structure, bridge and facility construction methods, materials, standards, and specifications, with knowledge of all facets of construction and construction documents.
  • Knowledge of typical Structural Steel Repairs, experience in reviewing shop drawings
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
  • Ability to pass Safety Training
  • Working knowledge of applicable codes, standards, and materials.
  • Working knowledge of state and federal safety, environment guidelines and regulations.
  • Proficient in basic computer skills utilizing Windows / Outlook / Word / Excel and scheduling applications
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Valid driver's license - Occasional travel within the region may be required.
  • Proven ability to adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
  • 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.
  • Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
  • This position is subject to and contingent upon client approval of candidates put forth for consideration by WSP and successful background check.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with Agency Construction preferred.
  • OSHA 30 Certification


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: $72,700 - $90,900

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.

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.
Learn more about WSP
Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1959

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