Job Description
This Opportunity
WSP, an award winning and innovative multi-disciplinary consulting firm, is
seeking a Structural Engineer to join our team in Buffalo, NY.
We are seeking a candidate with experience in one or more of the following areas
of specialty: buildings, bridges, industrial facilities, data centers, power
generation and transmission, and/or mechanical structures.
The ideal candidate will be energetic, have excellent communication skills, and
well-rounded technical structural engineering experience. They will also have
leadership and mentorship skills with a track record of performing structural
designs and preparing construction documents.
If you are looking for an opportunity to learn, to further develop your career
with a global industry leader, and if you are keen to play a role in the growth
and development of that business, you will thrive in this environment. You will
have the opportunity to engage with WSP’s design centers across the US and
around the globe.
This role provides technical assistance and guidance for multi-site/phase due
diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and/or construction of
building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sector. Tasks
may include research, design, concept development, planning, and construction
support for load-bearing structures or structural elements. Prepares reports and
documentation including design calculations, inspection reports, construction
drawings, and specifications. Ensures 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
* Determine well-defined methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data
from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface
utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other
matrices for project development, design, and construction.
* Perform professional structural engineering work and conduct research and
inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building,
infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with
applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
* Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; preparing
construction safety and phasing plans, and updating infrastructure layout
plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines,
sub-consultants, and clients.
* Develop or incorporate advanced modeling techniques, concept development,
design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and
functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate
future-ready solutions with structural engineering design standards.
* Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers,
architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on
multiple concurrent projects, assist with laying out installations,
establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction,
selecting appropriate materials to ensure durability, calculating costs and
quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms
with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and
regulatory and technical analysis memos.
* Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical guidance on
securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by
environmental or human influence.
* Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports,
sketches, calculations, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or
presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
* Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise
measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
- Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects.
- Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
- Prepare technical reports and presentations that explain research, findings,
and recommendations to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design
and/or construction issues or opportunities.
* Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained
during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for
moderate- to high-level risk mitigation activities.
- Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
- Comply with regulatory requirements pertaining to the data integrity,
documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record
compliance and retention.
* Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident
and professional manner.
- Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
- Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure
authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded
improvement and development projects.
* 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.
* 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline
and prior structural or civil design experience.
- Engineer in Training Certification.
- Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices,
process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
* Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management;
including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and new design
projects.
* Working knowledge with process and concepts for sustainability and reducing
and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas.
* Working knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes,
regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
* Ability to make technical computations and calculations involving the
application of engineering principles, understanding plans and
specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate
regulations.
* Project management experience with small to mid-level projects including
tracking hours and expenses for project work.
* Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects
of the construction and design of buildings, facilities, or structures,
applying applicable regulations and policies.
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with
others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and
non-engineering audience.
* Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and
prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
* Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior
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.
* Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply
technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data
collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective,
economical, and logical solution.
* Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as 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.
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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): $79,800 - $108,230
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 USA is 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 USA designs 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.
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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.
Job Tags
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