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WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Bridge Engineer for our Dallas, TX office.
Be involved in projects with our Bridge Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Job Description:
-Performs all aspects of engineering and design for transportation structures such as bridges and retaining walls. Position requires detailed knowledge and experience of bridge project development and application of engineering principles with minimal guidance. Position may also require providing guidance to less experienced engineers and structural task management for production of Plans, Specifications, and Estimates.
-Assists with the evaluation, development, design, or selection of required structures
-Performs analysis and design calculations for structures
-Calculates estimated quantities and cost estimates for structures
-Provides guidance to CADD technicians for the development of structural design plans
-Provides technical guidance to less experienced engineers or EIT’s
-Performs quality control reviews of design plans and calculations
-Reviews fabricator/contractor working drawings
-Researches applicable design codes and guidelines to ensure design compliance
-Researches design options and documents findings
-Coordinates assignments with project team and supervisor
-May use Bentley ORD or OBM to perform design tasks
-Performs other duties as assigned by project team/supervisor
Minimum Qualifications:
-Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering
Preferred Qualifications:
-Masters degree with a focus on Structural Engineering
-Licensed PE in TX with 5 plus years of experience
Desired Attributes:
-Work safely and promote safety with others
-Licensed PE in Texas with >5 years’ experience
-Masters degree in Civil Engineering or related field is preferred
-Work at least your assigned hours and record your time accurately
-Become familiar with and adhere to WSP policies and Employee Handbook
-Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude
-Seek self-improvement and add value to processes, team, and/or client
-Maintain good communication about work progress with project team and supervisor
-Embrace ownership of design documents:
a. Establish understanding of design software, templates, and calculations
b. Review your own work before providing to Quality Control review
c. Stride to minimize cycles of check-update-recheck
d. Adhere to Quality Control Process
e. Be proactive
-Document your work in a clean organized fashion:
a. Calculations are preferred in Mathcad, Excel, or applicable software
b. Calculations with multiple sources should be scanned into single .pdf file that includes all information needed to understand the design
-Properly use the electronic directory structure (save files in appropriate locations)
-Proficient with applicable design software: Leap Bridge, PGSUPER, BGS, WINCORE, ORD, OBM, MDX, BrR etc.
-Adhere to applicable deign codes and guidelines:
a. AASHTO LRFD, TxDOT Bridge Design Manual, TxDOT Geotechnical Manual
b. TxDOT Bridge Information on design as outlined on TxDOT website
-Be familiar with all bridge plans and standards required in plan set
-Be familiar with structural items in TxDOT Standard Specification for Construction
-Must successfully complete and pass WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
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Additional Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Additional Details Travel Required: 25% Job Status: Regular Employee Type: Full Primary Location: DALLAS - OAK LAWN AVE All locations: US-TX-Dallas About 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.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?
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The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
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