Early Career Structural Engineer - Buildings

Lensa; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP seeks an Early Career Structural Engineer for its Boston office to assist with structural design projects. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's in Structural or Civil Engineering and exhibit strong communication and teamwork skills. The role involves designing innovative structures utilizing modern digital tools.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Paid time off for various reasons

Qualifications

• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Familiarity with design/build processes.
• Competent interpersonal skills to express ideas effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design of new and existing buildings.
• Analyze and design superstructures and foundations.
• Utilize latest technology and digital tools for design.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Proficient self-leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

Building Information Modeling software

Microsoft Office

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WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Structural Engineer to work out of our Boston, MA or North Providence, RI 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 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.

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:

Recent/Upcoming December 2024/June 2025 Graduates in an accredited Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program.

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 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): $68,000-81,000

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.

www.wsp.com

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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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