Experienced Professional, Structural Engineering

WSP is currently initiating a search for Bridge/Structural Engineer for our Virginia Beach, VA office. Be involved in projects with our Transportation Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the analysis, design, and evaluation of highway, rail, pedestrian, and other transportation structures under the guidance of senior engineers.

• Perform structural engineering calculations for bridge components, including superstructures, substructures, foundations, bearings, joints, and miscellaneous structural elements.

• Develop and maintain structural models using appropriate engineering software and perform basic structural analysis in accordance with applicable design standards.

• Assist with the preparation of bridge design plans, details, specifications, technical reports, and other contract documents using CADD and digital delivery tools.

• Field inspection and condition assessment of bridges, sign structures, culverts and retaining walls.

• Preparation of quantity and cost estimates.

• Review of drawings to assure compliance with design intent and specifications.

• Research and apply applicable design codes, standards, specifications, and owner criteria, including AASHTO, AREMA, state DOT, and other agency requirements.

• Assisting more experienced engineers with broader engineering activities.

• Preparation of technical studies, reports, and design document packages.

• Assist with the evaluation, rehabilitation, repair, and load rating of existing bridge structures.

• Participate in bridge inspections and field investigations; collect field data, measurements, photographs, and observations and assist in documenting existing conditions.

• Assist with the preparation of inspection reports, load rating reports, technical memoranda, and rehabilitation recommendations.

• Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.

• Able to work with data, create meaningful graphs and interpretation of data along with engineering judgement.