Lead Structural Engineer — Federal Buildings

WSP USA; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Structural (Buildings) Engineer to join our Federal Programs AEC Team in Arlington, VA. You will lead major portions of structural design, guide project teams, and mentor junior staff while maintaining high engineering standards for federal, defense, and public-sector projects.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, review calculations and drawings, and stay current with codes and design criteria.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 7+ years of relevant post-education experience in the analysis and design of building structures.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Advanced knowledge of structural building codes, design standards, and structural engineering principles.
• Advanced proficiency with structural analysis, design, and modeling software (ETABS, SAP2000, RISA-3D, RAM Concept, SAFE, Revit, AutoCAD)
• Experience leading portions of structural design work and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with clients and review agencies.
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision and mentor staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural analysis and design of new and existing buildings across gravity and lateral systems.
• Develop and oversee structural drawings, calculations, reports, and design documentation.
• Coordinate structural requirements with architecture, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.
• Provide technical guidance and quality review for junior staff.
• Lead site visits and construction-phase services when needed.
• Plan discipline work, identify issues early, and drive deliverables to schedule and budget.

Skills

Structural analysis

Building design

Project leadership

Communication

Code knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

RISA-3D

RAM Concept

SAFE

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Structural (Buildings) Engineer to join our Federal Programs AEC Team in Arlington, VA. You will lead major portions of structural design, guide project teams, and mentor junior staff while maintaining high engineering standards for federal, defense, and public-sector projects.

You will coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, review calculations and drawings, and stay current with codes and design criteria.