WSP

Structural Engineer - Industrial

WSP$78K — $112K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
  • 3+ years of experience in structural design for facilities or industrial projects
  • Proficient in structural analysis and design software like STAAD, RAM, Risa, AutoCAD, and Revit
  • Knowledge of building codes and standards
  • Strong technical writing and coordination skills

Responsibilities

  • Support the design and delivery of complex industrial projects
  • Utilize Building Information Modeling (BIM) and Autodesk Revit Structural for collaborative design
  • Design and analyze structural systems for building cores, shells, and foundations
  • Prepare structural drawings, specifications, and calculations adhering to applicable codes
  • Coordinate with architects and other engineering disciplines
  • Review shop drawings and provide support during the construction phase
  • Perform load calculations and evaluate structural integrity for retrofits and expansions

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid sick leave and vacation time
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings
Full Job Description
Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP's Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our growing team. The Industrial CoE delivers innovative engineering solutions for advanced manufacturing, semiconductor and microelectronics, battery manufacturing, life sciences, food and beverage, logistics, and mission-critical facilities across North America.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support the design and delivery of complex industrial projects, develop construction documents, perform structural analysis, and collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity to build technical expertise while contributing to impactful projects that help shape the future of industrial infrastructure.

We are flexible on location, and this role may be based in Boise, ID or Madison, WI.

Your Impact
  • A major component of our design process relies on Building Information Modeling (BIM). In particular, the use of Autodesk Revit Structural is one of the integrated collaboration tools used in communicating 3-D design to our project teams, owners, and construction professionals.
  • There is a lot of latitude for decision-making; we're not interested in micromanaging.
  • We expect everyone on the team to assume ownership of the project's goals and success
  • Design and analyze structural systems for building cores, shells, and foundations, including steel, concrete, and masonry elements.
  • Prepare structural drawings, specifications, and calculations in compliance with applicable codes (IBC, ACI, AISC).
  • Coordinate with architects and other disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil) to integrate structural design into overall facility plans.
  • Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction phase support.
  • Perform load calculations, seismic/wind analysis, and evaluate structural integrity for retrofits and expansions.
  • Support permitting and regulatory compliance; attend client and design coordination meetings.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
  • 3+ years of experience in structural design for facilities or industrial projects.
  • Proficient in structural analysis and design software, including STAAD, RAM and Risa, as well as AutoCAD, Revit, and 2D drafting
  • Knowledge of building codes and standards; strong technical writing and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications
  • PE license preferred
  • Experience with Navisworks
  • Experience with food & beverage or federal facility projects; familiarity with BIM workflows.
  • Previous design and consulting experience

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): $78,600- $112,400

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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