Lead Structural Engineer - Industrial

WSP; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to join our Industrial Center of Excellence. You will lead structural design for complex industrial projects, collaborate across planning, design, construction and commissioning, and provide technical leadership to deliver safe, high-quality solutions.

The role requires 7+ years in structural engineering, experience with steel/RC/masonry, and a PE license or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural/Civil Engineering or related field.
• 7+ years in progressive structural engineering, incl. industrial/manufacturing facilities.
• PE license required or obtainable within 12 months.
• Experience designing steel, reinforced concrete, and masonry structures.
• Proficiency with RAM/RISA/STAAD/ETABS/SAP2000 or similar platforms.
• Experience using Revit, AutoCAD, and BIM-based workflows.
• Strong communication and multidisciplinary coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deliver high-quality work on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design and analysis for industrial facilities.
• Design and evaluate steel, concrete, and other structural systems.
• Prepare/review structural calculations, reports, specs, and drawings.
• Perform gravity, wind, seismic, vibration, and dynamic analyses per codes.
• Coordinate with architecture, civil, mechanical, electrical, and process teams.
• Support BIM-based project delivery using Revit and related tools.
• Participate in reviews, constructability assessments, and QA activities.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, submittals, and provide construction support.
• Interface with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to the ICoE growth.
• Support business development and technical pursuits as needed.
• Foster safety, quality, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Structural design

Project coordination

Communication

BIM coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

PE license (or ability to obtain within 12 months)

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

RAM Structural System

RISA

STAAD

ETABS

SAP2000

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

This Opportunity

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.

Who You Are

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:

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

Compensation:

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

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.

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