Consultant Structural Engineer (Buildings)

WSP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Consultant Structural Engineer in New York, NY. You will support the design, development, and construction of building and infrastructure projects, contributing to both public and private sector work.

Responsibilities include data analysis, modeling, reporting, and collaboration within a cross-functional team. Applicants should have 3–5 years post-education experience and an Engineer in Training certification, with proficiency in major structural software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 3–5 years of post-education engineering experience with structural or civil design.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, and design/build processes.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehab and new design.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Knowledge of sustainability concepts and regulatory compliance.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with design software and analytical tools.
• Willingness to travel on project needs.

Responsibilities

• Collect, analyze data from site surveys, blueprints, GIS, and geotechnical data for project development and design.
• Perform professional structural engineering work and assist with research and inspections of site conditions and design.
• Incorporate advanced modeling, design requirements, and operating strategies for safe, functional structures.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, planners on cross-functional teams to execute projects.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance for structural soundness.
• Prepare data visualizations, charts, reports, calculations, and 2D/3D illustrations.
• Maintain quality control standards for accurate measurements and analyses.
• Assist in scoping small- to medium-sized projects and developing action plans.
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations to address design/construction issues.
• Support HASP development and safety planning.
• Coordinate with authorities on funded improvement projects.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project coordination

Technical writing

Interpersonal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

SAFE

ETABS

RAM Structural Systems

Sp Column

AutoCAD

Revit (BIM)

Excel

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Consultant Structural Engineer for our New York, NY office. Be involved in projects with our Property and Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.
Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with the research, design, concept development, and construction of load-bearing structures or structural elements, such as buildings, and mechanical structures. Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality.

Your Impact

• Collect, compile, and analyze data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Perform professional structural engineering work and assist with conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Participate in incorporating advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, transportation vehicles/systems, and incorporate future-ready solutions with structural engineering design standards.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work, assist with laying out installations, establishing reference points/elevations/grades to guide construction, selecting appropriate materials to ensure durability, calculating costs and quantities of material/equipment/labor, and ensuring project work conforms with specifications, permit applications, compliance documentation and regulatory and technical analysis memos.
• Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Assist with development and scoping of small- to medium-sized projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
• Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.
• Assist in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
• Assist in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local and privately funded improvement and development projects.
• 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 or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Knowledge with process and concepts for sustainability, and reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas.
• Knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Capable interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Effective self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to learn new techniques, perform multiple tasks simultaneously, follow instruction, work independently, and comply with company policies.
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., SAFE, ETABS, RAM Structural Systems, Sp Column, AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), Excel)
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• 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:

• Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering.
• PE License, or ability to obtain one within 6 months.
• Prior design experience.

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): $105,000-$130,000
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.