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WSP · 3 weeks ago

Lead Bridge Engineer

Richmond, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

WSP is one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms, dedicated to serving local communities. They are seeking a Lead Bridge Engineer to provide high-level guidance and technical assistance for infrastructure projects, focusing on the research, design, and construction of bridges and related structures.

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Responsibilities

Provide guidance with 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

Apply high-level structural and civil engineering techniques and processes to identify improvements for various infrastructure project phases including concept development, preliminary design, final design, procurement, construction, and operation

Perform structural engineering work and conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, infrastructure, transportation channels, and operations 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

Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design, construction, rehabilitation, and remediation of infrastructure projects, ensuring durability of materials and structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence

Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and implementing future-ready solutions with structural and civil engineering design standards

Oversee and monitor cross-functional teams of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, tracking hours and expenses, task completion, cost and quantities of materials/equipment/labor, technical calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos

Coordinate and review infrastructure design plans, ensuring data integrity and work is compliant with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations

Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections for the interpretation or presentation of more complex data, findings, or analyses

Prepare comprehensive technical reports and presentations that explain research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address structural, environmental, design, and/or construction issues or opportunities

Analyze, evaluate, and interpret 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)

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

Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices

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

Structural EngineeringCivil EngineeringEngineering LicenseInfrastructure PlanningConstruction ManagementSustainability PracticesTechnical ReportingHealthSafety TrainingInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsLeadership SkillsCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or equivalent experience

Experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience

Engineer license as applicable

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

Knowledge and experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including active involvement in a variety of rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects

Working knowledge with process and concepts for sustainability and reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas

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

Well -developed understanding of plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate regulations

Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations on various aspects of the construction and design of structures, applying applicable regulations and policies

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

Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC

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

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 is conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek

Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements

Preferred

Master's Degree in Engineering

40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred

Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

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

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