Lead Structural Engineer (Buildings)

WSP•Miami, FL

16h

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 for complex building projects across sectors including science and technology, healthcare, commercial construction, public safety, K-12, and higher education. The role provides high-level technical assistance and guidance for due diligence, investigation, remediation, improvement, and construction of public- and private-sector building projects. Work includes researching, designing, developing concepts, planning, and constructing load-bearing structures and structural elements, while ensuring quality, safety, structural soundness, functionality, and compliance with applicable project codes. The position also involves leading and mentoring engineers in a collaborative team environment. The Lead Structural Engineer applies structural engineering methods across project phases, from concept development and preliminary and final design through procurement, construction, and operation. Responsibilities span technical design and analysis, inspections and investigations, plans and specifications, cost estimates, project coordination and management, code compliance, technical reporting, risk mitigation, client interaction, and business development. The role may require work schedules extending beyond the typical workweek and occasional project-related travel. WSP offers a flexible and agile workplace model and benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

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 license.
Structural Engineer license, or ability to demonstrate that licensure can be achieved quickly.
Proficiency in structural engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and applying them to project-related issues.
Knowledge and experience in building structural planning, design, and construction management, including rehabilitation, new-design, and construction projects.
Working knowledge of sustainability concepts and greenhouse-gas reduction.
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 interpret plans and specifications.
Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations of building, facility, and structural construction and design in accordance with applicable regulations and policies.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Strong self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members while adhering to QA/QC requirements.
Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, structural software such as ETABS or RAM, Building Information Modeling (BIM), technology, mathematics, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Critical-thinking and problem-solving skills to draw conclusions from testing results, data collation, computations, and statistical analysis and determine effective, economical, and logical solutions.
Effectiveness in coordinating and assertively directing subcontractors and others to complete work safely and efficiently.
Track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements and may extend beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Engineering (Structural).

Responsibilities

Apply structural engineering techniques and processes to improve building projects throughout 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 determine compliance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
Develop construction plans, specifications, cost estimates, and layout updates in coordination with owners, other disciplines, sub-consultants, and clients.
Manage design, construction, rehabilitation, and remediation of building projects from inception through completion.
Develop and incorporate advanced technologies, building materials, modeling techniques, and design requirements to support end-user safety and functionality and future-ready solutions.
Coordinate design work across concurrent projects with engineers, architects, planners, and other building consultants, including budgets, hours and expenses, task completion, material and labor quantities, technical calculations, permit support, and construction.
Coordinate, review, and approve building design plans for compliance with applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.
Prepare tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, cross-sections, and 2D and 3D illustrations to present complex data, findings, and analyses.
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 public- and private-sector projects and proposal and business-development opportunities.
Stay current with structural engineering techniques and practices.
Make responsible and ethical decisions regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and comply with WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
Manage and mentor other engineers and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.