Early-Career Structural Engineer – Federal Buildings

WSP in the U.S.; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Bereavement/voting/naturalization time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Structural (Buildings) Engineer to join our Federal Programs Team, with work out of Virginia Beach, VA or other listed locations. You will contribute to structural design, analysis, and construction-phase support on federal and public-sector projects, under mentorship.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Structural or Civil Engineering, 0–1 year of experience, and an interest in learning practical design and documentation using tools like Revit, ETABS, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 0–1 year of relevant structural engineering experience, including internship or co-op.
• Analytical mindset with ability to research codes, standards, design criteria, and project requirements.
• Basic familiarity with structural building codes and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop engineering judgment through mentorship, design reviews, and cross-discipline coordination.
• Assist with structural analysis and design of new and existing buildings including gravity and lateral systems.
• Prepare structural drawings, specifications, calculations, and design documentation using site observations and project data.
• Perform routine structural calculations and use software to evaluate loads and design members and connections.
• Coordinate structural requirements with architectural, civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.
• Produce complete, accurate structural calculations, drawings, and BIM models.
• Participate in site visits and construction-phase services, documenting conditions and progress.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Interpersonal communication

Self-leadership

Independent work

Technical writing

Office software

Time management

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Engineer-in-Training certification

Tools

RISA-3D

ETABS

SAP2000

RAM Concept

SAFE

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Structural (Buildings) Engineer to join our Federal Programs Team, with work out of Virginia Beach, VA or other listed locations. You will contribute to structural design, analysis, and construction-phase support on federal and public-sector projects, under mentorship.

Ideal candidates have a BS in Structural or Civil Engineering, 0–1 year of experience, and an interest in learning practical design and documentation using tools like Revit, ETABS, and