Job Description

WSP India is currently seeking for a dynamic resource for the Principal Engineer position for our Canada Bridges team in Bengaluru. The ideal candidate should be ambitious, dynamic, proactive and demonstrate technical and managerial leadership skills for this role. This position will give the successful applicant the opportunity to lead team with including multi-disciplinary skills; lead on a variety of projects including design-bid build and alternative-delivery projects, The selected Principal Engineer will work alongside our Canadian Managers (Eastern; Quebec and Western Canada) and the local T&I lead on the technical outputs of the team. The position will report to the Bridge Lead in GCC.

Responsibilities

Lead the design and delivery of bridges, interchanges, retaining structures, underpasses, and other transportation-related structures.
Undertake and supervise structural analysis, design calculations, reports, specifications, and technical submissions.
Review and approve engineering designs to ensure compliance with project requirements, industry best practices, and applicable design standards.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers and designers within the team.
Contribute to design innovation, value engineering, and constructability reviews.
Ensure all designs comply with local authority requirements and international codes and standards.
Project management, technical leadership and timely delivery of technical outputs from inception to completion with a range of internal colleagues including:
Interfacing with multi-disciplinary project teams; program and financial management
Mentoring team members towards professional accreditation or equivalent
Monitor and review team capability in the use of the required standards, processes and software tools and, with technical colleagues, identify training required
Ensure process and governance such that all projects comply with Health and Safety, CDM and Quality Assurance Standards.

Desirable skills

Open-minded and intellectually agile
A hard-working self-starter with initiative and ability to work within a team environment
Understand own strengths and impact, adapting behaviour according to different situations and individuals
Successful track record of delivery of large detail design projects in the infrastructure within the context of a professional services provider
You should have demonstrable experience of resource and project management
You will be aware of current and emerging technologies relevant to the infrastructure design
Experience of liaison with clients, co-professionals and design teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Qualifications

Educated to Bachelor / Master's degree level in Civil Engineering/Structural Engineering.
Chartered/Professional Engineer status of a recognised professional institution. (e.g. PE, P.Eng. / C.Eng) or demonstrating progression towards achieving or ability to acquire Professional Engineer Licence with any of the Canadian Provinces.
Seasoned professional with at least 12 years diverse experience in infrastructure design, project management, business development and project delivery or in leadership in a consulting engineering environment.
Continually strive to develop and increase skills in MIDAS, CSi, SofiSTIK Analysis,AI tools supported by company.
Client / External focus
Maintain strong colleague relationships and contribute to the teams performance of client satisfaction
Contribute to knowledge sharing in internal and external forums and including technical input to your team
Remain up to date with market and competitor knowledge across the SBU

People

Inclusively lead people, clearly articulating the vision, defining responsibilities, delegating effectively and providing constructive feedback
Inspire and motivate departmental staff towards technical progression
Be self-motivated to take on a leadership role in project work with a clear focus on timeliness, quality and technical excellence.
Managing people through change and develop succession plans
Create and support innovation.

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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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.

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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