Job Description

WSP India is seeking a Senior Bridge Engineer to join its Bridges team in Bengaluru. The role involves leading and delivering multidisciplinary bridge design projects including highway and pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, drainage structures, and special structures.

You will work as part of the Netherlands GCC Bridge team, taking a hands-on leadership role with responsibility for technical delivery, quality, and project coordination. The position requires early involvement in design development and the ability to plan and deliver work in accordance with Netherlands standards. Training and guidance will be provided as required. The role reports to a Principal Engineer or Associate.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Technical Design

Lead feasibility studies, analysis, and design of bridges and associated civil structures.
Deliver preliminary and detailed designs for bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and drainage structures.
Perform bridge assessments, load ratings, rehabilitation, and strengthening designs.
Prepare technical calculations, drawings, reports, cost estimates, and quantity take-offs.
Review shop drawings and support tender documentation and contract administration.
Coordinate multidisciplinary inputs and manage design deliverables across project stages.
Ensure compliance with employer requirements, design codes, and Netherland engineering standards.

Quality, Governance & Risk

Ensure full compliance with document control and QA/QC procedures.
Review the calculations prepared by team and self, drawings, and technical deliverables.
Identify technical, commercial, and resourcing risks and escalate as required.
Contribute to continuous improvement of design standards, processes, and protocols.

Leadership & Collaboration

Mentor engineers and BIM technicians.
Promote technical excellence and raise overall team capability.
Coordinate closely with WSP India and Netherlands teams to ensure timely and high-quality delivery.
Provide regular progress updates to the Local GCC Head of Structures.
Manage delegated tasks, monitor workloads, and flag resourcing needs.
Participate actively in team meetings and cross-discipline coordination.

Administrative

Accurately complete timesheets and comply with internal reporting requirements.

Key Skills & Competencies

Proven experience in bridge design and delivery with a strong technical track record.
Proficiency in structural analysis software such as CSI Bridge, MIDAS Civil, LUSAS, SAP2000, Sofistik, SCIA. Experience in SCIA or Sofistik is a plus.
Experience with international design codes (Eurocodes, BS, AASHTO). Eurocode experience is preferred.
Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder coordination skills.
Ability to work independently and lead teams in a fast-paced delivery environment.
Fluent in English with strong technical writing skills.
Experience with Netherlands/ Europe bridge projects is preferred.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred).
Membership of an accredited professional engineering body.
UK Chartered Engineer status or near Chartered is desirable.
8–15 years of relevant bridge engineering experience.

BGV:

Employment with WSP India is subject to the successful completion of a background verification (BGV) check conducted by a third-party agency appointed by WSP India.
Candidates are advised to ensure that all information provided during the recruitment process — including documents uploaded — is accurate and complete, both to WSP India and its BGV partner.

About Us

WSP is one of the world's leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We are technical experts and strategic advisors including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors and environmental specialists, as well as other design, program and construction management professionals. We design lasting solutions in the Transportation & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Power & Energy, Resources and Industry sectors, as well as offering strategic advisory services. Our talented people around the globe engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

With approximately 4,000 talented people across 3 locations (Noida, Bengaluru & Mumbai offices) in India and more than 73,000 globally, in 550 offices across 40 countries, we engineer projects that will help societies grow for lifetimes to come.

At WSP we draw on the diverse skills and capabilities of our employees globally to compete for the most exciting and complex projects across the world and bring the same level of expertise to our local communities. We are proud to be an international collective of innovative thinkers who work on the most complex problems. Unified under one strong brand, we use our local expertise, international reach and global scale to prepare our cities and environments for the future, connect communities and help societies thrive in built and natural ecosystems. True to our guiding principles, our business is built on four cornerstones: Our People, Our Clients, Our Operational Excellence and Our Expertise.

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We are

Passionate people doing purposeful and sustainable work that helps shape our communities and the future.
A collaborative team that thrives on challenges and unconventional thinking.
A network of experts channeling our curiosity into creating solutions for complex issues.

Inspired by diversity, driven by inclusion, we work with passion and purpose.

Working with Us

At WSP, you can access our global scale, contribute to landmark projects and connect with the brightest minds in your field to do the best work of your life. You can embrace your curiosity in a culture that celebrates new ideas and diverse perspectives. You can experience a world of opportunity and the chance to shape a career as unique as you.

Our Hybrid Working Module

With us, you can operate in a flexible, agile, yet structured work environment and follow a Hybrid Work Model.

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Maintain product quality and cultural integrity.
Balance community, collaboration, opportunity, productivity, and efficiency.

Health, Safety and Wellbeing

Our people are our greatest asset, and we prioritize a safe work environment. Health, safety, and wellbeing are integral to our culture, with each of us accountable for fostering a safe workplace through our Making Health and Safety Personal initiative. Our Zero Harm Vision drives us to reduce risks through innovative solutions, earning recognition for our global health and safety practices with the prestigious RoSPA Health and Safety Awards for six consecutive years.

Inclusivity and Diversity

WSP India is dedicated to fostering a sustainable and inclusive work environment where our greatest strength - Our People -feel valued, respected, and supported. We ensure an unbiased approach in hiring, promotion, and performance evaluation, regardless of age, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, physical ability, education, social status, or cultural background.

Imagine a better future for you and a better future for us all.

Join our close-knit community of over 73,300 talented global professionals dedicated to making a positive impact. Together, we can make a difference in communities both near and far.

With us, you can.

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