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WSP in the U.S. · 11 hours ago

Lead Structural Engineer

Oradell, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$98K/yr - $175K/yr

7+ years exp

WSP is a leading professional services firm currently seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to join their Power & Energy team. The candidate will be responsible for designing foundations and structures for various energy projects and collaborating with clients and regulatory agencies.

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Responsibilities

Design light foundations and structures for solar farms, battery energy storage facilities, and substation projects

Design heavy foundations and structures for large power generation projects: generators, turbines, transformers, pipe racks, gas compressors, metal building systems, and masonry walls/buildings

Design structural steel systems for buildings, Platforms, equipment supports, etc

Coordinate design requirements with drafter/designers

Occasionally travel to clients and projects and sites to interface with clients, verify existing conditions, and monitor construction progress (5%-10% travel)

Interact with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner

Proactively collaborate with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities

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

Qualification

PE licenseStructural engineering principlesPower generation experienceMicroStationAutoCADSeismic analysisTechnical writingSelf-leadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsInterpersonal skillsAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

7+ years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience

PE license

Proficient with structural engineering principles, practices, process, and the application to project work-related issues

Well-defined specific knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements

Experience with power generation, transmission, and distribution projects

Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment

Highly proficient with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, RISA, STADD), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools

Well-developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution

Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to consistently complete tasks safely and efficiently

Knowledge of geotechnical engineering

Experience with pre-engineered metal building systems

Experience with seismic analysis and design

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

Open to longer duration field assignments with the duration of 1 to 18 months

Preferred

Master's Degree in Engineering

Benefits

Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation (or other personal time)

Paid parental leave

Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Company

WSP in the U.S.

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