Assistant Engineer - Structures

Description This role is to work as part of a team to support the delivery of projects. This role will be working under the supervision of a senior or project engineer to carry out the following functions Responsibilities • Follow in full the document control and QA processes relevant to project work, ensuring drawings, specifications, reports and correspondence are issued, and filed / archived in an appropriate manner • Carry out detailed design as per client requirements in accordance with latest/relevant American standard codes, QA and technical review and sign off by the Local GCC Head of Structures/ WSP USA office, including complex calculations and co-ordination issues • Organize and undertake technical calculations to industry standards in conjunction with team members; supervise the work of team members to ensure the delegated work is completed to deadlines/standard and report to the local GCC Head of Structures/ WSP USA office any issues, risks or client changes • Prepare elemental work for project budget costing as delegated by the senior team member, within agreed deadlines and standards • Deal with the day to day queries from the WSP USA Team, ensuring that relevant information is available on time for fulfilling lead region’s obligations towards clients • Determine appropriate software for Computer Aided Design, construct models and undertake analysis and manual checks • Keep themselves acquainted with latest American building codes and design guides, WSP training manuals and attend technical trainings organized by team to enhance their knowledge and skill. Technical Skills • Raise the level of technical competence within the teams • Contribute to the delivery and quality measurement processes • Contribute to the technical excellence in all our projects • Develop positive professional relationship with WSP USA Team, communicating openly about project progress • Demonstrate an awareness of project risk issues, flagging potential problems to team leader • Flag resourcing concerns to team leader and assist colleagues to ensure team timelines are met Key Competencies / Skills • Cultural awareness, conscientious and an open mind and excellent communication skills are essential requirements for the role. • Demonstrated expertise in Structural Steel Design and Detailing,Reinforced Concrete. • Demonstrated awareness and understanding of international codes and standards like IBC, ASCE, ACI, AISC etc. Past experience of working with american standards will be preferred. • Conversant with engineering softwares like RAM SS, SAFE and ETABS. • Conversant with basic modeling in AutoCAD and Revit Structures • Must be fluent in English Qualifications • B.Tech in Civil Engineering • Preferably M.Tech. in Structural Engineering. • It is desirable that the candidate initiated the process towards obtaining Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in any of the US states or British Chartered Engineer status or equivalent. Experience • 3+ years of hands on design experience 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”.