Early Career Structural Engineer

WSP; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off and leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking an Early Career Structural Engineer for its Herndon, VA or Richmond, VA offices. You will join the Mid-Atlantic South Structures Section to support design, development, and construction of building and infrastructure projects.

Under supervision, you will collect data, perform basic structural analyses, and produce documentation with 2D/3D drawings while ensuring safety and quality standards. Occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 0–1 year of relevant post-education experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification (preferred).
• Familiarity with design/build processes and structural design software.
• Strong research and analytical skills with clear written communication.
• Ability to work independently under supervision and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, and maps.
• Assist with basic professional structural engineering tasks for design, development, and construction phases.
• Provide entry-level technical support on design requirements to ensure safety and functionality.
• Verify site characteristics and assess structural soundness under loads and environmental factors.
• Generate clear documentation using drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and site notebooks/logs.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and project procedures; complete assigned training and tasks.
• Travel as project needs may require.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Engineer in Training Certification (EIT)

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

InRoads

Geopak

GeoSlope

ANSYS

STADD

HEC-RAS

HEC-HMS

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time,Early CareerStructural Engineerfor ourHerndon, VA or Richmond, VAoffice.

Be involved in projects with ourMid-Atlantic South Structures Sectionand be a part of a growing organization that meets ourclient's 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, bridges, roadways, 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

• Under general supervision, assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing 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.
• Assist with performing basic professional structural engineering work relating to 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.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• 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 or 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.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS).
• 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:

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

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: $63,800 - $100,000

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.