Lead Professional, Structural Engineering

WSP in the U.S.; Freeport (ME); Hybrid; USD 102,200 - 151,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid vacation and sick leave

Flexible workplace model

Job summary

WSP in the U.S. is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer for its Portland office in Maine, with a focus on multi-disciplinary projects and sustainable solutions. This role requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering, along with 7-10 years of relevant experience and Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

As a Lead Structural Engineer, you will communicate with clients, perform structural analyses, and contribute to project delivery while collaborating with a dynamic team. WSP offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• US Citizen.
• Experience contributing to construction drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with clients to understand project requirements.
• Contribute to structural engineering and design activities.
• Perform analysis of new and existing structures.
• Develop calculations and support preparation of technical documentation.

Skills

Structural analysis software (STAAD PRO, ETABS, RISA)

AutoCAD

REVIT

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

WSP, an award-winning and innovative multi-disciplinary consulting firm, is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to join the structural engineering practice within our Architectural Engineering (A/E) business based in Portland, Maine. The team is open to candidates based in any of our Maine offices, with one weekly visit to Portland.

Opportunity

WSP is a global industry leader seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to contribute to multi-disciplinary projects, support project delivery, and advance your career within a large organization. The Portland A/E Team provides technical solutions for challenging projects with a focus on sustainable, resilient, and energy-efficient solutions in the industrial, municipal, federal, and commercial sectors.

Your Impact

• Communicate with clients to understand project requirements and support project execution.
• Contribute to structural engineering and design activities from concept through construction documentation for multi-disciplinary projects.
• Perform analysis of new and existing structures in accordance with applicable codes.
• Develop calculations and support preparation of technical documentation.
• Participate in existing structure assessments and assist in preparing evaluation reports and recommendations.
• Develop structural models to support engineering analysis and design.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary project teams to deliver high-quality work.
• Support junior staff through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Follow project delivery standards and perform quality checks on work.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and company policies.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• US Citizen.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis software such as STAAD PRO, ETABS, or RISA, with willingness to learn additional tools.
• Experience supporting projects through various phases of design and construction.
• Experience contributing to construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to communicate engineering concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or REVIT.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in the U.S.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with Federal Agency or DoD projects.

Compensation and Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These include medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation or other personal time; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation: Expected Salary (all locations): $102,200- $151,800

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world’s leading engineering and professional services firms. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with clients to help communities prosper.

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while offering benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings. For more information, visit www.wsp.com.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

EEO Notice

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.

Notice to Agencies

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