WSP in the U.S. · 9 hours ago
Assistant Vice President, Bridge Engineer
South Jordan, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expWSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, and they are seeking an Assistant Vice President, Bridge Engineer to join their transportation team in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role involves providing technical support and leadership for various transportation projects, ensuring quality design and safety standards are met while managing a team of engineers and technicians.
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Responsibilities
Assist in the design and management of transportation projects. Function as a design lead and support others in managing projects that have a structure
Lead mid-level professional engineers, engineers-in-training (EITs), and CADD technicians through basic design and plan production
Apply high-level structural and civil engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases involving more complex transportation engineering work, including concept development, preliminary design, final design, and construction
Plan, organize, and supervise engineering activities on bridge projects
Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare construction safety and phasing plans, and update infrastructure layout plans that require coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients
Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design, construction, and rehabilitation of transportation infrastructure projects, ensuring durability of materials and structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence
Provide innovative solutions related to the design of bridges, transit structures, and other significant structures required for state highways, county roads, and city streets
Coordinate with the district structures management team
Lead larger-scale structural engineering projects, ensuring contributors know what they are required to do and by when, preparing and overseeing relevant project budgets, monitoring external events, tracking hours and expenses, ensuring satisfactory performance, and supervising subcontractors, contract work, and employees
Assist with and ensure that engineering services are commensurate with professional standards, client requirements, budget control, scheduling, cost engineering/control, quality control, and project objectives
Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs
Ensure technical reports and presentations explain research, findings, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or opportunities
Develop a client base for providing high-level structural engineering services, including identifying additional business development opportunities
Maintain and continue to develop the firm's reputation for technical excellence in bridge engineering
Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local, and privately funded improvement and development projects
Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs)
Grow and develop the structures team in Utah
Remain current in the latest structural engineering techniques and practices
Collaborates with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, 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
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline
10+ years of relevant post-education experience, with an emphasis on structural design experience with a focus on bridges
Experience managing engineering activities on structure-centered transportation projects
Professional Engineering license required
Either a Professional Engineering license issued by the State of Utah or the ability to readily obtain reciprocity
Extensive knowledge of seismic modeling, assessment, and design of bridge structures
Highly proficient with structural engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues
Working knowledge of other technical disciplines, such as track, highway, drainage, geotechnical, and hydraulics, associated with the design and construction of public infrastructure
Highly proficient with extensive experience in transportation infrastructure planning, design, and program management, including project involvement in a variety of rehabilitation and reconstruction, new design, and construction projects
Strong knowledge of relevant structural codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements
Highly proficient in making technical computations and calculations involving the application of engineering principles, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations
Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing intricate ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience
Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with clients, regulators, project managers, and employees at all levels of the organization
Works independently to provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior-level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC
Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., Bentley MicroStation products, structural engineering software, etc.), technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools
Experienced with providing critical reviews for documents and preparing technical deliverables and plans with a high degree of complexity
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 arrive at the most effective, economical, and logical solution
Demonstrated effectiveness at coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to complete tasks safely and efficiently consistently
Must be flexible with a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements
Preferred
Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT) experience
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