Lead Structural Engineer (Buildings)

WSP•Miami, FL

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to join its Property & Buildings team in Miami, Florida. The team provides structural design consulting services for complex building projects across science and technology, healthcare, commercial construction, public safety, K–12, and higher education sectors. The role provides high-level technical assistance and guidance for building project due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and construction in the public and private sectors. Work includes researching, designing, planning, and developing concepts for load-bearing structures and structural elements, while ensuring quality, safety, structural soundness, functionality, code compliance, and timely delivery of project work. The position also involves leading and mentoring engineers in a collaborative environment. The Lead Structural Engineer applies structural engineering expertise across building project phases, from inception and concept development through design, procurement, construction, operation, rehabilitation, and remediation. The role coordinates with clients, owners, architects, engineers, consultants, subcontractors, and other professionals; oversees design and construction work; prepares technical documents and reports; and supports project budgets, schedules, permitting, and business development. The position requires sound professional judgment, attention to safety and quality assurance, and the ability to work schedules that meet project requirements, which may extend beyond the typical workweek. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
7 to 10 years of relevant post-education experience in structural design.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Structural Engineer (SE) license, or ability to demonstrate that licensure can be achieved quickly.
Proficiency in structural engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to project work.
Knowledge and experience in building structural planning, design, and construction management, including involvement in rehabilitation, new design, and construction projects.
Working knowledge of sustainability and greenhouse gas reduction concepts and processes.
Knowledge of relevant structural construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Ability to perform technical computations and calculations using engineering principles and to understand plans and specifications.
Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations related to building, facility, and structural construction and design, applying relevant regulations and policies.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate professionally with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight, guide and lead junior team or project members, and adhere strictly to QA/QC requirements.
Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, structural software such as ETABS or RAM, BIM, technology, mathematics, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and related tools.
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 in coordinating and 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.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.

Responsibilities

Apply structural engineering techniques to identify improvements through concept development, preliminary and final design, procurement, construction, and operation.
Perform structural engineering work, research, and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, and buildings to assess compliance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
Develop construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and updated layout plans in coordination with owners, clients, other disciplines, and sub-consultants.
Manage design, construction, rehabilitation, and remediation of building projects from inception to completion.
Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, building materials, modeling techniques, and design requirements to support safety, functionality, and future-ready structural solutions.
Coordinate design efforts with engineers, architects, planners, and other building professionals across concurrent projects, including budgets, hours and expenses, task completion, materials, equipment, labor, technical calculations, permitting, and construction.
Coordinate, review, and approve building design plans for compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Prepare data and visualizations, including tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and 2D/3D illustrations.
Prepare structural technical reports and presentations explaining research, concepts, and recommendations.
Analyze and interpret site investigation data and contribute to action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation.
Interact professionally and confidently with architects, consultants, and clients.
Collaborate with engineers and building design professionals on federally, state, regionally, locally, and privately funded projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
Stay current with structural engineering techniques and practices.
Use company funds and resources responsibly and ethically, and follow WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.