This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for a Movable Bridge Mechanical Engineer to join our nationally recognized Transportation & Infrastructure practice in Lawrenceville, NJ . This opportunity is ideal for an engineer who is interested in the design, inspection, evaluation, rehabilitation, and construction support of bridge mechanical systems and transportation infrastructure.
The selected candidate will support projects involving movable bridges, bridge machinery systems, hydraulic and mechanical equipment, structural machinery rehabilitation, transportation facilities, and other public infrastructure assets. Working alongside experienced bridge engineers and technical specialists, you will contribute to projects that improve mobility, reliability, and safety for communities across North America.
Your Impact
Assist with the planning, analysis, inspection, design, and rehabilitation of mechanical systems associated with movable bridges and transportation infrastructure.
Support engineering evaluations of bridge operating machinery, drive systems, hydraulic equipment, bearings, motors, gearboxes, machinery supports, and related mechanical components.
Perform engineering calculations, equipment sizing, load analyses, and design studies under the guidance of senior engineers.
Participate in bridge inspections, field assessments, condition evaluations, and constructability reviews.
Collect and analyze field data, technical drawings, specifications, maintenance records, and inspection reports.
Assist with the preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, engineering reports, and construction documents.
Coordinate with structural, electrical, civil, and transportation engineering disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.
Support construction administration activities, including shop drawing reviews, RFI responses, equipment testing, commissioning, and field observations.
Utilize engineering software, CAD platforms, and industry-standard tools to develop engineering deliverables.
Assist with evaluating existing bridge systems and recommending repair, replacement, or modernization solutions.
Support asset management and life-cycle evaluation efforts for transportation agencies and public-sector clients.
Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct while adhering to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
1-3 years of relevant engineering experience in transportation, infrastructure, bridges, mechanical systems, construction, manufacturing, or related industries.
Fundamental understanding of mechanics, machine design, hydraulics, power transmission systems, and engineering principles.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with CAD software such as AutoCAD or MicroStation.
Strong technical writing, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary project teams.
Ability to travel periodically for field inspections, client meetings, and project site visits.
Demonstrated commitment to safety and quality.
Preferred Qualifications:
Engineer-in-Training ( EIT ) certification or ability to obtain within 12 months.
Previous internship or co-op experience involving bridges, transportation infrastructure, heavy mechanical equipment, construction, manufacturing, or engineering consulting.
Familiarity with movable bridges, hydraulic systems, gear drives, machinery design, or transportation facilities.
Experience with inspection reports, technical calculations, engineering drawings, or construction documentation.
Working knowledge of AASHTO, AREMA, ASME, or related industry standards.
Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation, MathCAD, or similar engineering software.
Participation in ASME, NSPE, ASCE, HMS, or other professional organizations.
Availability to travel for work occasionally for projects as required.
CPR/First Aid certification.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Rate (all locations): $80,000 - $120,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.
