Senior Structural Engineer

Job Description

  At EXP, we’re driven to provide innovative solutions for the world’s built and natural environments. As a team of engineers, architects, designers, scientists, creators and a community of professionals, we bring diverse and talented people together to solve the world’s most complex challenges. Here, you join a team that leverages differences, harnesses their entrepreneurial spirit in an employee-owned company, that believes diversity is what gives us strength, seeks sustainable results and shares ambitions for each other, our clients and the communities we are part of and serve. To be a part of EXP means to have your own experience, while staying connected to a global network of professionals, who believe we are a part of something bigger. Together, we are EXP. Are you ready to design your future? Be our next Senior Structural Engineer. Your work environment at EXPEXP’s Infrastructure & Transportation Practice provides comprehensive planning, design and construction engineering services for all types of roadway, bridge, water resource, rail, transit and aviation projects. With a unique multidisciplinary team approach, we have a history of successfully delivering some of the most complex infrastructure projects in the Midwest.  We are currently looking to grow and enhance our practice and are seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Senior Structural Engineer for our Wisconsin Operations (Milwaukee, Madison or Appleton areas). The ideal candidate will work directly under the supervision of the Department Manager – Bridges & Structures with a focus on highway and railway related structures. Project types will be diverse and include, but not limited to, new structures, rehabilitation of existing structures, and inspection and evaluation of existing structures including bridges, culverts, retaining walls and railway facilities. The projects will involve a wide variety of structure types, foundations and materials for clients such as WisDOT, Counties, and Municipalities. What a day at EXP has in store for you

• Lead the structural design for all project types, including complex bridge designs;
• Lead the planning and schematic/geometric layout of new structures;
• Perform analysis and design calculations according to the applicable design codes; use computer programs as appropriate;
• Prepare plan drawings and details, construction specifications and design calculations;
• Lead on-site inspection, analysis and condition assessment of existing structures;
• Perform Construction and Life Cycle Cost estimates and prepare load rating calculations;
• Oversee project construction administration including reviews of shop drawings and Requests for Information;
• Supervise and direct staff engineers and technicians to meet project deadlines as well as scope and budget requirements; and
• Assist project managers with scoping and budgeting for structural work and be responsible for quality assurance of deliverables.

 What your experience looks like

• 10 years progressively responsible relevant experience.
• MS in Civil Engineering – Structures track required.
• Licensed PE in Wisconsin or ability to obtain.
• Bridge Inspection experience, including NHI Course preferred
• Prior experience with complex bridge projects a plus.
• Knowledge of bridge analysis, design and detailing as it pertains to WisDOT Bureau of Structures requirements, and local agencies and applicable design codes as appropriate.
• Knowledge of structural analysis software including MDX, LARSA, PS Beam (or CON-SPAN), ET Pier/SP Column (or equivalent), AASHTOware, L-Pile/GROUP, PY-WALL (or equivalent) preferred.
• Proficient with AutoDesk Civil3D, MS Office software, and/or Bentley’s MicroStation®
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to direct and supervise staff engineers and technicians.
• Strong leadership, project management skills and the ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to mentor structural engineers.

About Us

Our story

With a mission to understand, innovate, partner and deliver, EXP provides engineering, architecture, design and consulting services to the world’s built and natural environments.Our heritage dates back to 1906, when the earliest of EXP’s predecessor companies started its engineering infrastructure practice. Today, thousands of creative professionals across EXP work together to deliver extraordinary experiences year after year.What makes us differentThe passion, enthusiasm, diversity and industry-leading capabilities of our employees make us who we are. We’re committed to providing a challenging work environment that cultivates career growth, encourages creativity and rewards excellence.Find out more about life at EXP by visiting www.exp.com.

About the Team

EXP is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who fully and actively supports equal access for all people regardless of Race, Color, Religion, Gender, Age, National Origin, Veteran Status, Disability, Genetic Information or Testing, Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity or Expression. Should you need any special accommodations, please feel free to contact us at [email protected] and we will arrange for the most suitable accommodations based on your needs.