Associate Consultant, Structural Engineer

WSP USA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking an Associate Consultant, Structural Engineer in Tacoma, WA to join the Mountain Pacific Transportation Engineering Team. You will participate in analysis, design, and assessment of structural components for infrastructure projects, including bridges, culverts, and retaining walls, under supervision.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with 1–3 years of experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work independently or in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills for engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet project goals.
• Proficiency with technical writing, office software, spreadsheets.
• Commitment to workplace safety and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Learn to apply theoretical knowledge to practical structural problems under supervision.
• Create numerical models, prepare calculations, develop plan sets, and perform quantity take-offs.
• Review submittals and contribute to construction cost estimates.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and maintain clear communication with supervising engineers.
• Uphold ethical decision-making and company policies.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering (Preferred)

Tools

Structural analysis software

CAD tools

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time, Associate Consultant, Structural Engineer for our Mountain Pacific Transportation Engineering Team at our Tacoma, WA office.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly experienced engineering team that works towards innovative solutions to challenging infrastructure projects in the public and private sector. This opportunity will involve participation in analysis, design, and assessment of various structural components of infrastructure projects including bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other roadway and transportation related structures.

Your Impact

• Under the guidance of supervising structural engineers, you will start learning how to utilize your theoretical knowledge base to come up with practical solutions to a variety of structural problems.

• Depending on project needs, you will get involved with creating numerical models, preparing calculations for component design, developing plan sets, preparing quantity take-offs and construction cost estimates, and reviewing submittals.

• Given the public safety aspect of infrastructure projects, this position requires an individual who is detail-oriented, inquisitive, analytical, thorough, and responsible.

• It is expected that you will take ownership of the tasks assigned to you for their accurate and efficient completion, while taking the lead on communication with your supervising engineer throughout the process. The quality and timeliness of the work you deliver will determine the progression of assignments from basic to more involved.

• 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.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience

• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience

• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet project goals

• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools

• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to adhere to health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies set by the organization

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in with an emphasis on Structural Engineering

• Familiarity with Earthquake Engineering, Structural Dynamics, Reinforced Concrete Design, Structural Steel Design

• Engineer in Training Certification, or scheduled date for the Fundamentals of Engineering exam

• Prior internship or work experience related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline

• Involvement with local professional practice organizations

• Familiarity with relevant design codes (e.g., AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, AASHTO Guide Specification for LRFD Seismic Bridge Design, ACI 318, ASCE 7, AISC Steel Manual etc.) and DOT Bridge Design Manuals (e.g., WSDOT BDM, Caltrans SDC)

• Familiarity with structural analysis and computer-aided drafting tools

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.

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life;
• retirement savings;
• paid sick leave;
• paid vacation (or other personal time);
• paid parental leave;
• paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation:

Expected Salary (all locations): $79,300 - $109,000

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.