Senior Bridge Engineer

This position will provide you with the opportunity to grow your technical knowledge of structural engineering and develop your project management experience on bridge projects. It will also provide you with the opportunity to be involved in exciting projects with our Bridge Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients’ objectives and solves their challenges. 
  

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Structural/Bridge Engineer for our St. Louis office.  This position is best suited for an engineer who is seeking an opportunity to work within a team-focused local office, with the resources and support of a large world-wide engineering firm. Tasks may include assisting with concept development, planning, design, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements, substantiates reports and documentation regarding material, installations, and construction specifications, and ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality. Career development, mentoring and employee satisfaction are key within our local office and the firm. 

At WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Join us and help shape the future! 

• Lead design, plan development tasks and perform structural analysis and design with a concentration on Missouri highway structures 


• Mentoring, training and development of staff and others performing similar work 


• Ability to provide close coordination with others on the project as well as independent QC/QA reviews 


• Representing WSP at targeted professional society meetings, including presenting at conferences as appropriate and approved 


• Other duties as assigned 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering


• P.E. registration in Missouri and ability to acquire in other states 


• 5 to 10 years of relevant post education experience in Structural Engineering with an emphasis on bridges


• Strong technical skills and background in bridge design


• Accustomed to working in a team environment on challenging projects and leading design teams in delivering high quality projects


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


• Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment


• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC


• Proficiency with technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, LEAP, CSi Bridge/MDX), technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools


• 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 Qualifications 

• Master’s Degree in Engineering.


• Familiarity with MoDOT Design Standards

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