This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Building Senior Structural Engineer for our New York City, New York office location. Be involved in projects with our Buildings Structures Division and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
Provides professional oversight and direction to junior staff. Common responsibilities include staffing, budgets, tools and/or processes.
Serves as the senior level technical engineer in the area of Building Structures . In this role, functions as a technical leader, who can:
Independently develop and apply advanced engineering techniques, concepts and approaches to unique engineering problems.
Design elements of multidisciplinary projects for new construction and modifications to existing structures. This includes all phases of project development, from conceptual feasibility studies, prelimary design through final construction documents, in addition to construction phase services. Perform/manage field inspections at project sites .
Perform standard and complex structural engineering analyses, designs and calculations using standard methodology and principles and other viable approaches. Prior use of computer software programs such as Etabs, SAP2000, Safe, Ram Structural Systems, Revit and AutoCAD, is desired.
Ensure all engineering designs implemented by the company meet applicable company, local, state, and national codes and standards including but not limited to IBC, ASCE 7, ACI and AISC .
Responsible for leading and creating new conceptual designs and overseeing the work of junior level staff.
Support technical requests from current and proposed customers.
Supervise, develop, evaluate and assign work to junior engineering staff on projects of medium to high complexity and serve as a technical advisor providing knowledge and expertise.
Promotes a culture that is conducive to quality.
Accountable for managing structural design for multiple projects, including engineering schedule and budget performance, quality of engineering solutions and deliverables
Actively coordinates with other internal/external team members. Responsible for coordinating project schedules.
Develops strong relationships with and becomes a trusted partner with clients. Responsible for identifying key client interests and drivers on 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.
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, 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering.
Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
Member and active participant in industry organizations.
Experience mentoring and developing technical capabilities of junior staff.
Experience managing small to mid-size projects.
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: $81,500 - $142,560
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.
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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.
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.
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