Lead Structural Engineer - Industrial

WSP in the U.S.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to join our Industrial Center of Excellence within the Property & Buildings business line. You will lead design and analysis for industrial facilities, coordinating with multidisciplinary teams from planning through commissioning.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years of structural experience, a PE license (or ability to obtain within 12 months), and proficiency with RAM, RISA, STAAD, ETABS, Revit and AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or related
• 7+ years of progressive structural engineering experience in industrial or similar facilities
• PE license required orable to obtain within 12 months
• Experience designing steel, concrete, masonry structures
• Proficiency with RAM, RISA, STAAD, ETABS, SAP2000, or similar
• Experience with Revit, AutoCAD and BIM workflows
• Strong knowledge of AISC, ACI, ASCE 7, IBC standards
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality technical work

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis for industrial facilities.
• Coordinate with architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical, and process teams.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, reports, specs, and construction documents.
• Perform gravity, wind, seismic, vibration, and dynamic load analyses.
• Support BIM-based project delivery using Revit and other tools.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the Industrial Center of Excellence.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Support business development and technical pursuits as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Multidisciplinary coordination

Technical writing

Communication

Project management

Mentorship

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

RAM Structural System

RISA

STAAD

ETABS

SAP2000

Revit

AutoCAD

Navisworks

Job description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Lead Structural Engineer to join our growing Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) within the Property & Buildings business line. Our Industrial CoE supports some of the world's most innovative industrial clients, delivering integrated engineering solutions for advanced manufacturing facilities, semiconductor and microelectronics facilities, battery manufacturing plants, life sciences and pharmaceutical production facilities, food and beverage facilities, mission-critical infrastructure, and logistics and distribution centers.

This position offers the opportunity to lead structural design efforts on complex industrial projects while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams throughout planning, design, construction, and commissioning. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, support project delivery, and help develop innovative and practical solutions that promote safety, quality, constructability, and operational performance.

Your Impact

• Lead structural engineering design and analysis for industrial, manufacturing, and advanced technology facilities.
• Design and evaluate structural systems including steel-framed buildings, reinforced concrete structures, equipment foundations, support structures, pipe racks, platforms, and utility infrastructure.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, technical reports, specifications, and construction documents.
• Perform gravity, wind, seismic, vibration, and dynamic load analyses in accordance with applicable building codes and industry standards.
• Coordinate with architectural, civil, mechanical, electrical, process, and other project disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
• Support BIM-based project delivery utilizing Revit and other collaborative design platforms.
• Participate in project planning, design reviews, constructability assessments, and quality assurance activities.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and provide construction administration support.
• Interface directly with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders to support project execution and technical problem-solving.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers while contributing to the growth and development of the Industrial Center of Excellence.
• Support business development activities, proposal efforts, and technical pursuits as needed.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement across project teams.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 7+ years of progressive structural engineering experience, including experience supporting industrial, manufacturing, logistics, mission-critical, or advanced technology facilities.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required or ability to obtain within 12 months.
• Experience designing steel, reinforced concrete, and masonry structures.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as RAM Structural System, RISA, STAAD, ETABS, SAP2000, or similar platforms.
• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM-based workflows.
• Strong understanding of AISC, ACI, ASCE 7, IBC, and applicable industry standards.
• Strong communication, technical writing, and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality technical work within project schedules.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Experience supporting advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, battery manufacturing, food and beverage, life sciences, pharmaceutical, or mission-critical facilities.
• Experience with Navisworks and interdisciplinary BIM coordination.
• Experience with equipment foundations, process support structures, pipe racks, crane-supporting structures, and dynamic loading applications.
• Previous consulting engineering experience leading project tasks or technical teams.
• Demonstrated mentorship and leadership experience.

WSP Benefits

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

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.

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. 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.

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.

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.