Engineer, Structures

Key Responsibilities

• Follow document control and QA processes for project work, ensuring drawings, specifications, reports, and correspondence are issued, filed, and archived appropriately.
• Assist in compiling design specifications within deadlines, checking compliance with project briefs through calculations and cross-referencing manufacturer's literature.
• Ensure all relevant standards and guides are used as references within the design specification.
• Organize and carry out detailed design to WSP and Building Regulations standards.
• Ensure CDM, QA, and technical review and sign-off by the project leader, including complex calculations and coordination issues.
• Organize and undertake technical calculations to industry standards in conjunction with team members.
• Supervise team members to ensure delegated work is completed to deadlines and standards.
• Report any issues, risks, or client changes to the project leader.
• Prepare elemental work for project budget costing as delegated by senior team members, within agreed deadlines and standards.
• Deal with day-to-day queries from the WSP USA Team, ensuring relevant information is available on time for construction activity.
• Contribute to and question technical and construction issues.
• Encourage and help trainees to better understand the design process.
• Determine appropriate software for Computer Aided Design.
• Construct models and undertake analysis and manual checks.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Proficiency in technical structural software such as RAM SS, RAM Concept, and ETABS is a must.
• Sound understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Project is essential.
• Basic experience in Revit drafting and modeling for building structures.
• Proficient in Reinforced Concrete, Steel, and PT Designs.
• Working experience in handling projects in high wind zones, preferably in US Mid-West Projects.
• Experience in handling and coordinating Data Center projects is preferred.
• Ability to develop spreadsheets and automate day-to-day tasks.

Qualifications

• B.Tech in Civil Engineering and M.Tech. in Structural Engineering.
• Desirable: Obtained or initiated the process towards obtaining a Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in any US state, British Chartered Engineer status, or equivalent.

Key Competencies

• Proven experience in the design of building structures with a solid track record in a similar role.
• Strong management, communication, and technical skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Fluency in English with an excellent understanding of technical terminology.
• Cultural awareness, conscientiousness, and an open mind are essential.
• High degree of self-motivation and passion for the subject.
• Ability to motivate others.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision.

Mandatory Skills

• Raise the level of technical competence within teams.
• Contribute to delivery and quality measurement processes.
• Contribute to technical excellence in all projects.
• Develop positive professional relationships with the WSP USA Team, communicating openly about project progress.
• Participate in team meetings, disseminate information within the team, and communicate with other teams in WSP.
• Identify and act on, or refer, potential risk issues.
• Follow company commercial and contracting processes.
• Demonstrate awareness of project risk issues, flagging potential problems to the team leader.
• Flag resourcing concerns to the team leader.
• Assist colleagues to ensure team timelines are met.
• Complete timesheets accurately ahead of weekly deadlines.