Early Career Structural Engineer - Buildings

WSP Global Inc.; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 58,200 - 96,030; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid sick leave and vacation

Parental leave

Retirement savings

Job summary

A prominent global engineering company is seeking an Early Career Structural Engineer to join their team in Boston, MA or North Providence, RI. This role involves structural design for new buildings and restoration projects throughout the United States. Ideal candidates will possess a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering and have a passion for structures. The company offers training in design technology and a comprehensive benefits package including health coverage and parental leave.

Qualifications

• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Familiarity with design/build concepts and regulations.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Passion for structures and architecture

Excellent communications skills

Demonstrated teamwork abilities

Excellent research skills

Proficient self-leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

Autodesk Revit

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

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.

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 or upcoming May 2026 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.

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): $58,200-$96,030

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.