Senior Design Advisor (Senior Technical Manager)

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior Design Advisor (Senior Technical Manager) to join our team in Denver, CO. The candidate will be involved in consulting projects with our Power Generation Team and be part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. Your Impact Working in a team environment with minimal direction to develop front end engineering and design (FEED) deliverables such as general arrangements, P&IDs, and Bill of Materials. Knowledge of simple cycle and combined cycle thermal generation power plant equipment and layouts. Use computer aided design and drafting (CADD) software and work closely with engineers to develop conceptual documentation to support front end engineering and design activities. Follows standard practices to provide technical design assistance and guidance that accounts for the proper illustration, fit form, and function using geometric dimensioning, tolerance and quantity calculations, while ensuring the construction and maintainability of designs according to design standard specifications and code requirements. Acts as consultant regarding work progress and problem resolution. Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team to execute project work; occasionally leading tasks and Drafting/Design Support staff on technical assignments. Prepare multiple versions of designs for review by engineer. Monitor and oversee drafting and design plans to ensure quality control and contract compliance; documenting work progress and issues arising throughout scope of project. Work collaboratively with the engineer-in-charge and other technical professionals on assigned project phases, segments, checks, and tasks. Apply analytical techniques and software to solve more larger-scale and complex engineering issues on projects, or to modify or redesign existing designs in accordance with project standards and specifications. Engage in occasional contact with client and contractor personnel to schedule and coordinate project drafting and design support review. May attend off site meetings and answer questions from the Owner and other attendees. Remain current in latest drafting and design support knowledge, techniques, and practices. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You Are Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in closely related discipline or 10+ years of equivalent experience. 10+ years of relevant post-education experience in design / drafting experience with AutoCAD and/or MicroStation High-level experience with both public and private sector work Highly proficient expertise with drafting and design support principles, practices, process, methods and techniques. Highly proficient expertise with relevant codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements. Demonstrated technical competence leading and reviewing technical computations and calculations involving the application of geometry and mathematical concepts, understanding plans and specifications, and making factual comparisons to the appropriate standards or regulations. Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to mid-level to senior level team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC. Experienced with providing critical review for documents and preparing technical deliverables and work product with a high degree of complexity. Strong proficiency coordinating with clients, regulatory and resource agencies, communities, and technical staff required. Strong self-leadership and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively, persuasively, and tactfully interact with employees at all levels of the organization. Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, spreadsheets, and tools. Extensive critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from research, data collation, calculations, statistical analysis and identifying the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. Must be flexible to a variety of schedules to meet business needs and able to prioritize responsibilities and quickly adapt to change in a pressure work environment. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements. Power plant experience. Preferred Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Organizational experience with P&IDs, orthographics, isometrics, general arrangements and related detail drawings. 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 Salary (all locations): $115,100 - $205,040 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. 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. www.wsp.com 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.