Junior Structural (Buildings) Engineer

WSP in the U.S.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation & parental leave

Job summary

WSP USA seeks a Junior Structural (Buildings) Engineer to join our Federal Programs Team across Denver, Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, or Virginia Beach. You will support structural projects for federal and public-sector clients from design through construction-phase services.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with 1–3 years of post-education experience, and are proficient with ETABS, SAP2000, RAM Concept, Revit, and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and design standards.
• Clear communication with engineering and non-engineering audiences.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design for new and existing buildings.
• Develop drawings, calculations, and design documentation.
• Evaluate loads and design structural members per codes and criteria.
• Coordinate with architecture, civil, geotechnical, and MEP disciplines.
• Prepare complete calculations and BIM models using standard software.
• Participate in site visits and construction-phase services.
• Complete required safety and project-specific trainings.
• Adhere to company policies and ethical guidelines.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

1-3 years post-education experience

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

RISA-3D

RAM Concept

SAFE

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Full-Time Junior Structural (Buildings) Engineer to work out of Denver, CO; Seattle, WA; Tacoma, WA; Portland, OR; or Virginia Beach, VA. This position will support our Federal Programs AEC Team on structural engineering projects for federal, defense, and public-sector clients. The role is a good fit for a junior engineer with 1 to 3 years of experience who wants broad technical exposure, direct mentorship, and increasing responsibility contributing to real projects from design through construction-phase support.

Our Federal Programs Team is comprised of highly motivated engineers, architects and interior designers with a variety of technical backgrounds working in several key locations across the US and internationally. Major clients are U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Postal Service, and U.S. National Park Service. Our strength is derived from the diversity of our federal work and our staff.

Why Join Our Structural Team

Our structural team supports federal, defense, and public-sector clients on practical, technically meaningful facilities. The work is mission-focused, technically varied, and grounded in real operational needs, with constraints related to security, budgets, schedule, constructability, and multidisciplinary coordination.

For a junior engineer, this role offers continued development in structural design, renovations, foundations, equipment support, seismic design, and other specialized project requirements while gaining additional responsibility through mentorship and hands-on project delivery.

Your Impact

• Perform structural analysis and design of new and existing buildings under the supervision of experienced engineers, including gravity and lateral systems, foundations, and structural components constructed of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
• Develop structural drawings, specifications, calculations, and design documentation using site observations, existing-condition information, geotechnical reports, and other project data.
• Perform engineering calculations and use structural analysis and design software to evaluate building loads and design structural members and connections in accordance with applicable building codes, design standards, and project criteria.
• Develop structural design concepts, select appropriate structural systems and materials, and coordinate structural requirements with architectural, civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and concise structural calculations, design drawings, specifications, reports, and building information models using applicable engineering and drafting software.
• Participate in site visits and construction-phase services, including documenting existing conditions and construction progress, reviewing submittals, and assisting with responses to requests for information, while complying with applicable safety requirements and site-specific procedures.
• Complete required company, safety, and project-specific training.
• 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

• Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with structural building codes and design standards.
• 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 structural design and modeling software such as ETABS, SAP2000, RISA-3D, RAM Concept, SAFE, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• 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.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer-in-Training certification, or ability to obtain within a reasonable period after hire.
• 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

• coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• retirement savings
• paid sick leave
• paid vacation (or other personal time)
• paid parental leavepaid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations except for Colorado): $74,100 - $116,200

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.

Expected Salary (Colorado only): $79,300 - $109,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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.

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.

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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.