Senior Structural Engineer (Buildings)

WSP•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer for its Miami, Florida office, working with the Property and Buildings Team. The role provides technical assistance and guidance on due diligence, investigations, remediation, improvements, and construction for building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sectors. Work may include research, design, concept development, planning, and construction of load-bearing structures, as well as preparing and substantiating reports and documentation related to materials, installations, and construction specifications. The engineer is responsible for delivering work that meets or exceeds industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality. The position involves collecting and analyzing site and project data; conducting engineering research, inspections, and investigations; developing construction plans and specifications; and applying modeling and structural design techniques. The engineer works independently and with multidisciplinary teams on concurrent projects, supports project development and scoping, guides entry-level engineers, prepares technical reports and presentations, and contributes to risk mitigation and quality control. The role also includes preparing and implementing site Health and Safety Plans, maintaining regulatory documentation and records, and interacting professionally with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies. Occasional travel may be required, and schedules may extend beyond a typical workweek to meet project-specific requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
5 to 7 years of relevant post-education engineering experience, including prior structural or civil design experience.
Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, processes, design/build, and their application to project work.
Experience with design and construction management, including involvement in rehabilitation and new-design projects.
Working knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
Ability to perform technical engineering computations and calculations, interpret plans and specifications, and compare facts with applicable regulations.
Project management experience on small to mid-level projects, including tracking project hours and expenses.
Ability to plan and conduct inspections and investigations related to building, facility, and structure design and construction.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills for professional interaction with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Strong self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritization skills in a dynamic work environment.
Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members while adhering to QA/QC requirements.
Proficiency in technical writing, office automation, discipline-specific design software, technology, mathematics, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to draw conclusions from testing, data, and statistical analysis and identify effective, economical, and logical solutions.
Ability to direct subcontractors and others in the field to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
Track record of workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to work schedules that meet project-specific requirements, potentially extending beyond the typical workweek.
Occasional travel may be required, depending on project requirements.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Structural Engineering.
Essential Professional Licensure/Certification.
Experience managing small to mid-size projects.

Responsibilities

Determine methods for collecting, compiling, and analyzing site, survey, blueprint, utility, geotechnical, and other project data.
Perform structural engineering work, research, inspections, and investigations of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, buildings, and infrastructure for compliance with applicable rules, standards, permits, and requirements.
Develop construction plans and specifications and apply advanced modeling, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to structural engineering work.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on concurrent projects; assist with installation layouts, reference points and grades, material selection, cost and quantity calculations, and compliance documentation.
Verify site characteristics and provide technical guidance on structural soundness under environmental and human-caused loads and pressures.
Prepare tables, charts, reports, sketches, calculations, and 2D/3D illustrations to present data, findings, and analyses.
Maintain quality-control standards and procedures for measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
Assist with development and scoping of medium-sized projects and provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
Prepare technical reports and presentations explaining research, findings, and recommendations related to design and construction issues or opportunities.
Assist in analyzing and interpreting site-investigation data and developing action plans for moderate- to high-level risk mitigation.
Prepare and implement site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
Comply with regulatory requirements for data integrity, documentation, procedures, training, monitoring systems, and record compliance and retention.
Interact professionally with regulatory agencies, subcontractors, and clients.
Stay current with structural engineering techniques and practices and collaborate on public and private improvement and development projects.
Exercise responsible and ethical judgment in using company resources and comply with WSP's Code of Conduct and policies.
Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.