Lead Professional, Structural Engineering

WSP • Buffalo, NY

13d • $103,300 - $153,670

About The Position

Provides high-level technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and construction of building and infrastructure projects across public and private sectors. The work includes research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of load-bearing structures and structural elements, and preparation of reports and documentation covering materials, installation, design, and construction specifications. The role ensures work meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.

The position contributes throughout project lifecycles, from inception through completion, and provides technical leadership on structural and civil engineering work. It coordinates with multidisciplinary teams, owners, clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies; supports project delivery, compliance, safety, and quality assurance; and helps develop practical, future-ready solutions for buildings and infrastructure. The role may require occasional travel and schedules extending beyond a typical workweek to meet project-specific requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 7 to 10 years of relevant post-education engineering experience and prior structural or civil design experience.
• Engineer license required.
• Proficiency in structural engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to project-related issues.
• Knowledge and experience in infrastructure planning, design, and construction management, including active involvement in rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.
• Working knowledge of sustainability processes and concepts, including reducing or eliminating hazardous substances and greenhouse gas generation.
• Knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Ability to perform technical computations and calculations using engineering principles, interpret plans and specifications, and compare facts with applicable regulations.
• Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations of construction and design aspects of buildings, facilities, and structures, applying applicable regulations and policies.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, and adhere strictly to QA/QC.
• Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, technology, math and physics principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, and discipline-specific design software such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, and HEC-HMS.
• Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to draw conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, and statistical analysis and identify effective, economical, and logical solutions.
• Effectiveness coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP’s health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Ability to travel occasionally, depending on project-specific requirements.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 40-hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER), 29 CFR 1910.120.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.

Responsibilities

• Guide the collection, compilation, and analysis of data from worksites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, hydrologic analysis, geotechnical data, and other sources.
• Apply structural and civil engineering methods to identify improvements throughout concept development, preliminary and final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
• Perform professional structural engineering work, research, and inspections of proposed and existing sites, buildings, infrastructure, transportation channels, resources, and operations for compliance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Develop construction plans, specifications, and cost estimates; prepare construction safety and phasing plans; and update infrastructure layout plans in coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
• Manage design, construction, rehabilitation, and remediation work from project inception to completion, ensuring material durability and structural soundness under environmental and human-caused loads and pressures.
• Develop and incorporate technologies, monitoring devices, building materials, modeling techniques, design requirements, and operating strategies that support safety, functionality, and future-ready solutions.
• Oversee and monitor multidisciplinary teams on mid-level and/or multiple concurrent projects, including budgets, hours and expenses, task completion, quantities and costs of materials, equipment and labor, calculations, permit applications, construction, compliance documentation, and technical and regulatory analyses.
• Coordinate, review, and approve building and infrastructure design plans, ensuring data integrity and compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
• Prepare data visualizations and technical materials, including tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and 2D/3D illustrations.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research, concepts, and recommendations to prevent, control, restore, or address structural, environmental, design, and construction issues or opportunities.
• Analyze and interpret site investigation data and contribute to action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation.
• Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Interact professionally with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
• Collaborate with engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on publicly and privately funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
• Remain current with structural engineering techniques and practices.
• Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Dental coverage.
• Vision coverage.
• Disability coverage.
• Life coverage.
• Retirement savings.
• Paid sick leave.
• Paid vacation or other personal time.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior