WSP

Early Career Structural Engineer (Buildings)

WSP$74K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Structural, Architectural, or Civil Engineering.
  • 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
  • Familiarity with design/build concepts and construction laws.
  • Proficient in self-leadership with attention to detail.
  • Experience with Building Information Modeling software, such as Autodesk Revit.

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural design for new buildings and restoration projects.
  • Analyze and design superstructures and foundations in various materials.
  • Utilize advanced technology and digital tools in design processes.
  • Complete training on assigned engineering tasks.
  • Uphold ethical decision-making regarding company resources.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Retirement savings options and paid time off.
  • Paid parental leave and sick leave.
  • Compensation for bereavement, voting, and naturalization attendance.
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Structural Engineer to work out of our San Diego, CA office. Be involved in projects with our Structural Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. The successful candidate will have the following key attributes:
  • Passion for structures and architecture
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Demonstrated teamwork abilities

Candidates can expect advanced training in structural design and digital design technology; and participation with colleagues around the world in practice area networks and other forums of learning and collaboration.
Your Impact
  • Perform structural design of new buildings and restoration of existing buildings throughout the United States
  • Analyze and design superstructures and foundations in timber, concrete, steel, and masonry.
  • Utilize latest technology and digital tools for design
  • Complete training on assigned tasks.
  • 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 Structural, Architectural, Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
  • 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
  • Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
  • Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
  • Familiarity with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
  • Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
  • Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
  • Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
  • Experience with Building Information Modeling software, such as Autodesk Revit
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
    Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
  • Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Masters Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred
  • The successful candidate will have 0-3 years of internship experience in Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering.
  • Experience using Revit, AutoCAD and/or Microstation software.


WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on 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): $74,000-$90,000

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 is a Canadian engineering consulting firm that provides services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment. The firm's expertise ranges from environmental remediation and urban planning, to engineering iconic buildings and designing sustainable transport networks, to developing the energy sources of the future and enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. It has approximately 54,000 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. WSP has offices in more than 40 countries and territories around the world.
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Size
54,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1959

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