Early Career Structural Engineer (Buildings)

WSP; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP in Irvine, CA is seeking an Early Career Structural Engineer to join our collaborative Structural Engineering Team. You will contribute to the design of new buildings and restoration projects across the United States, using BIM tools and modern design methods.

The role emphasizes growth, training in structural design and digital design technology, and the chance to participate with colleagues worldwide in practice area networks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 0–1 year post-education experience.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with design/build processes.
• Knowledge of structural codes and regulations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in BIM and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Willing to travel occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural design of new and restored buildings.
• Analyze superstructures and foundations in timber, concrete, steel, and masonry.
• Use latest design technology and digital tools.
• Assist with site condition investigations and compliance checks.
• Provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements.
• Verify site characteristics and structural soundness against loads.
• Prepare complete documentation with drawings and logs.
• Follow safety guidelines and project procedures.
• Complete assigned task training.
• Adhere to company policies and ethics.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Independent work

Willingness to Travel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for anEarly Career Structural Engineer to work out of ourIrvine, CA 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
• 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.
• 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 Spring 2027 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 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): $80,000-95,000

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.