STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Company: WSP
Location: Newark
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
This OpportunityWSP is currently initiating a search for a
Structural Engineer for our Newark, NJ 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 within the New Jersey.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
ImpactPerform both basic and complex structural design, analysis,
and assessment of transportation facilities, including bridges,
rail/transit structural systems, , and other related infrastructure
structures.Prepare and review design drawings, specifications, and
construction documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with
standards and project requirements.Write technical reports
detailing research findings, conclusions, and recommendations using
relevant tools and software.Collaborate with multi-disciplinary
teams, ensuring the attainment of project objectives while offering
technical assistance on design concepts and construction
activities.Assist in identification and assessment of risks,
providing insights into design, construction, and improvement
activities.Work collaboratively with engineers, professionals, and
authorities on improvement and development projects at various
phases/levels.Adhere to ethical standards concerning company
conduct, resources, and policies, including WSP's Code of
Conduct.Who You AreRequired QualificationsBachelor's Degree in
Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline. An
advanced degree is desirable.1+ 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.Familiarity
with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management;
including rehabilitation and new design.Analytical mindset with an
ability to exercise sound judgement in evaluating situations and
making decisions.Strong interpersonal and communication skills when
interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and
professionally to an engineering and non-engineering
audience.Capable self-leadership with attention to detail,
accuracy, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in
a dynamic work environment.Ability to work independently with
minimal supervision, as well as functioning as part of a team to
meet business objectives.Proficiency with technical writing, office
automation, software, technology, math principles, physics,
predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.Experience with
discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD,
Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, LARSA,
HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).Proven track record of upholding workplace safety
and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and
harassment policies.Ability to be flexible with your work schedule
conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond
the typical workweek.Occasional regional travel may be required
depending on project-specific requirements.Preferred
Qualifications:Engineer-in-Training Certification.Prior relevant
design experience.A member of and/or active participation in local
professional practice organizations.Experience using Revit, AutoCAD
and/or, Microstation, MS Excel, Mathcad, SAP2000 software and 3-D
finite element analysis programs.#LI-CC1About WSPWSP 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.comWSP 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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