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About the Role
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.
Responsibilities
- Determine methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
- Perform structural engineering work, research, and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
- Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare construction safety and phasing plans; and update infrastructure layout plans requiring coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
- Develop or incorporate advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to ensure safety and functionality, and incorporate future-ready solutions with structural engineering design standards.
- Execute project work on multiple concurrent projects as an individual or part of a cross-functional team, assist with laying out installations, establishing reference points/elevations/grades, selecting appropriate materials, calculating costs and quantities, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory/technical analysis memos.
- Verify site characteristics and provide technical guidance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures.
- Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, and 2D/3D illustrations for interpretation or presentation.
- Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate 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 explaining 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 from site investigations, offering input for 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 data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
- Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients professionally.
- 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.
Requirements
- 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 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 engineering principles, understand plans and specifications, and make factual comparisons to regulations.
- Project management experience with small to mid-level projects, including tracking hours and expenses.
- Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of construction and design, applying applicable regulations and policies.
- Effective interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with others and expressing ideas professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
- 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.
- Ability to assertively direct others in the field such as subcontractors 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.
- The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Skills
- Structural engineering principles
- Infrastructure planning
- Design
- Construction management
- Sustainability concepts
- Hazardous substance reduction
- Greenhouse gas reduction
- Structural and civil construction laws
- Codes
- Regulations
- Compliance practices
- Record-keeping
- Technical computations
- Calculations
- Plans and specifications interpretation
- Project management
- Inspections
- Investigations
- Interpersonal skills
- Communication skills
- Self-leadership
- Attention to detail
- Multi-tasking
- Prioritization
- Team guidance
- QA/QC adherence
- Technical writing
- Office automation
- MicroStation
- AutoCAD
- Civil 3D
- ArcGIS
- InRoads
- Geopak
- GeoSlope
- ANSYS
- STADD
- HEC-RAS
- HEC-HMS
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
- Workplace safety
- Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
Location
- Buffalo, NY
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3 to 5 years
Education Level
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
- Master’s Degree in Engineering
- Engineer in Training Certification
- Essential Professional Licensure/Certification
Salary/Compensations
- $79,800 - $108,230
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Disability coverage
- Life coverage
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement
- Paid time off for voting
- Paid time off for naturalization proceedings
About the Company
- 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.
- WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.