Job Description

WSP India is currently seeking a Bridge Engineer to join our Bridges team located at our Bengaluru office. This position will be responsible for the delivery of multidiscipline bridge design projects, including highway and pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, drainage structures, and special projects. Duties include, evaluation, analysis, design, cost estimating, tender preparation, shop drawing review, and contract/construction administration.

The successful candidate will work within the Netherland GCC Bridge team and will be a dynamic, self-motivated individual who will take on a responsible role in project work, focused on delivery to the client and technical excellence. The role requires management of several projects and becoming involved in design at an early stage. The ability to plan and design deliverables based on Netherland Engineering standards for each stage of a project is a pre-requisite and training and guidance will be provided, where necessary. Role will be working under the supervision of Senior/ Principal engineer or an Associate.

Responsibilities

Core Functions

Prepare feasibility study reports to meet brief requirements in the agreed format and review with the Principal Engineer or Lead
Work with the team to assemble a design specification compliant with the employers requirements, agree its format and content, and monitor and review its preparation ensuring delivery by the due date
Agree and monitor scope of works with the Senior/ Principal Engineer or Lead
Review and monitor the production of calculations including QA, technical reviews and sign off
Follow in full the document control, QA processes relevant to project work, ensuring drawings, specifications, reports and correspondence are issued, and filed in an appropriate manner, coach junior staff in their usage.
Hands-on experience in all aspects of analysis, preliminary, and detailed design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other civil structures. Good experience in multi discipline coordination.
Bridge Load Ratings, assessments, and rehabilitation design
Prepare technical analysis and design; including cost estimating, quantity take-offs, etc.,
Quantities and construction cost estimates. Review of shop drawings.
Prepare and review drawings and presentation materials
Co-ordinate project contract documents (drawings and specifications) and prepare or review input from other team members
Manage a team of Engineers and BIM Technicians and other duties as assigned

Technical and Project Management

Raise the level of technical competence within the team
Implement delivery and quality measurement processes
Promote technical excellence in all our projects
Undertake technical reviews and contribute to the concept design
Provide continuous feedback to the Principal Engineer on the effectiveness of the protocols and processes in place with a view to continuous improvement
Develop positive professional relationship with the WSP in India Netherland 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 and follow in full the company commercial and contracting processes
Manage delegated tasks to ensure that deadlines are met and flag resourcing concerns to team leader
Identify and flag additional resource requirement to the Local GCC Head of Structures
Complete timesheet accurately ahead of weekly deadlines

Key Competencies / Skills

The applicant will have proven experience in the design of Bridge Structures with significant experience in a similar role or demonstration of a good track record. Experience is required for Concrete, Prestressed Concrete and Steel bridges.
Good presentation skills are also required
Must be fully conversant with technical structural software, such as SOFiSTiK, MIDAS Civil IDEA StatiCa, CSI Bridge, , LUSAS and SAP2000
Experience with International design codes viz., Eurocode, American, BS etc., is required
A sound understanding of Microsoft Office is essential
Must be fluent in English with an excellent understanding of technical terminology
Demonstrate good management, communication and technical skills and be capable of working both within the team and independently, as dictated by workload
Experience in Bridge designs for Netherland or Europe is preferred.

Qualifications

The candidate should possess a degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and possess membership to an accredited engineering body. Master's degree is preferred.
It is desirable that the candidate has obtained UK Chartered Engineer status or equivalent.
Experience: 5 to 8 years

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.

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Senior Engineer - Bridges & Structures

Engineer - Bridges