Associate Consultant- Structural Engineer - WSP USA
Merrimack, NH
About the Job
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Structural Engineer for our Boston, MA office. Become a part of our Transportation Structural Team and contribute to a dynamic organization dedicated to fulfilling client objectives and overcoming their challenges. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in structural engineering, with a focus on highway bridges, rail/transit structures, walls, and other transportation-related facilities
In this role, you'll offer crucial support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers involved in due diligence, remediation, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects across both public and private sectors. Your responsibilities span tasks from research and design to feasibility assessment, concept development and preliminary and final design of load-bearing structures like buildings, bridges, roadways, and mechanical structures, as well as construction engineering support services.
Collaborating closely with a team of engineers, you will play a pivotal role in various aspects of structural design and analysis. Your contribution will be instrumental in ensuring that all tasks and projects adhere to industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality. Moreover, you'll generate accurate and concise reports and documentation related to assigned installations and construction specifications.
Your Impact
+ Perform professional structural engineering work and Bridge Design tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
+ Assist in the preparation of contract drawings and specifications.
+ Preparation of design calculations for medium and long span bridge replacement projects.
+ Strong knowledge with structural analysis software and CADD (AutoCAD and/or Microstation).
+ Perform load rating analysis and evaluation of existing structures for repairs/retrofits.
+ Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, selecting appropriate materials to ensure durability, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline. An advanced degree is desirable.
+ 2+ years of relevant post education experience in a related engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
+ Familiarity with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
+ Knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, processes, and the application to project work-related issues. Design/build experience is a plus.
+ Proficiency in applicable national standards such as AASHTO.
+ Proficiency with MassDOT, MBTA, ConnDOT, MaineDOT, RIDOT, VTrans and/or NHDOT standards standards, specifications and procedures.
+ Hands on experience with structural analysis software and CADD (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).
+ Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
+ Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Engineer-in-Training Certification.
+ Prior relevant design experience.
+ A member of and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations#LI-CC1
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.
www.wsp.com
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.
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Structural Engineer for our Boston, MA office. Become a part of our Transportation Structural Team and contribute to a dynamic organization dedicated to fulfilling client objectives and overcoming their challenges. The ideal candidate will possess hands-on experience in structural engineering, with a focus on highway bridges, rail/transit structures, walls, and other transportation-related facilities
In this role, you'll offer crucial support to technical staff, engineers, and project managers involved in due diligence, remediation, improvement, and construction of infrastructure projects across both public and private sectors. Your responsibilities span tasks from research and design to feasibility assessment, concept development and preliminary and final design of load-bearing structures like buildings, bridges, roadways, and mechanical structures, as well as construction engineering support services.
Collaborating closely with a team of engineers, you will play a pivotal role in various aspects of structural design and analysis. Your contribution will be instrumental in ensuring that all tasks and projects adhere to industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality. Moreover, you'll generate accurate and concise reports and documentation related to assigned installations and construction specifications.
Your Impact
+ Perform professional structural engineering work and Bridge Design tasks as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
+ Assist in the preparation of contract drawings and specifications.
+ Preparation of design calculations for medium and long span bridge replacement projects.
+ Strong knowledge with structural analysis software and CADD (AutoCAD and/or Microstation).
+ Perform load rating analysis and evaluation of existing structures for repairs/retrofits.
+ Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, selecting appropriate materials to ensure durability, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation, and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
+ Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline. An advanced degree is desirable.
+ 2+ years of relevant post education experience in a related engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
+ Familiarity with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
+ Knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, processes, and the application to project work-related issues. Design/build experience is a plus.
+ Proficiency in applicable national standards such as AASHTO.
+ Proficiency with MassDOT, MBTA, ConnDOT, MaineDOT, RIDOT, VTrans and/or NHDOT standards standards, specifications and procedures.
+ Hands on experience with structural analysis software and CADD (AutoCAD and/or MicroStation).
+ Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
+ Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
Preferred Qualifications:
+ Engineer-in-Training Certification.
+ Prior relevant design experience.
+ A member of and/or active participation in local professional practice organizations#LI-CC1
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.
www.wsp.com
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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