Senior Engineer - Bridges

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Job Description:

Role Summary

WSP India is currently seeking Engineer to Senior level Engineers for our Bridges group in Bengaluru. The ideal candidate should be ambitious and proactive demonstrating technical and collaborative skills for this role.

Responsibilities

Project management, technical excellence, and timely delivery of technical outputs from inception to completion with a range of internal colleagues including:

• Analysis, preliminary, and detailed design of bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other civil structures.
• Bridge Assessment, Rehabilitation studies, Seismic analysis, Vibration analysis, Fatigue check, FE analysis, and additional specialized analysis as per requirements of the projects.
• The position will also involve internal client liaison, assisting in preparing fee proposals, and financial control of projects when acting as a package project manager. It represents an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. The position will report to the Canadian CRC Bridge Team Manager.
• Responsible for ensuring the projects are delivered to budget, program, and technical standards and meet QC/QA, Sustainability, and HSE requirements
• Mentoring team members toward professional accreditation or equivalent
• Ensuring that the Business Management System (BMS) is implemented and maintained in all the projects/tasks
• Ensure process and governance such that all projects comply with Health and Safety, CDM, and Quality Assurance Standards.
• Carry out audits of adherence to WSP India Management and Quality processes and implement corrective measures where required

Key Competencies / Skills / Qualifications

Essential skills

• You will have substantial postgraduate (or equivalent) experience and either have been awarded professional engineer status in Canada or have equivalent international qualifications;
• You should be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of and experience in bridge and related structural design as well as a wide knowledge of the Transportation Industry;
• Technical proficiency with finite element programming/software such as CSIBridge, Sofistik, and MIDAS Civil.
• Solid understanding of Transportation standards and design practices for the provinces of BC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Quebec, and Ontario are an asset.
• Excellent communication, internal client handling, interpersonal skills, and listening skills with the ability to influence and interact with people.
• Expertise in technical writing, document review, and leadership of inspection teams;
• Ability to estimate design level of effort, meet milestone schedule deliverables, etc.;
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimum supervision;
• Ability to handle multiple projects and effectively prioritize.

Desirable skills

• You will be experienced in delivering design solutions fully compliant with appropriate codes of practice and specifications and be prepared to gain a thorough understanding of the relevant CHBDC, AASHTO, and Euro codes such as the Design Manual for Roads and Bridges, and Local Authority Design Guides. You will be well-versed in the preparation of drawings for legal adoption and technical approvals and contract Documents.
• You will need to have good written and spoken communication skills and be aware of current and emerging technical and planning guidance on climate change and sustainability.
• You will have a good knowledge of planning, design, design software, technical consents, and contract procedures for the provision of bridges, highways, and utilities in new developments and regeneration projects and know, how, if applied effectively, these skills combine to add value to a client s development proposal. You will also have a robust knowledge of the financial and contractual aspects of planning, bidding, and delivering both large and small projects.
• Experience from a consultancy or government agency design background with a proven record in excellent technical delivery and team leadership.