Lead Structural Engineer – Multidisciplinary Projects

WSP Global Inc.; Portland (ME); Hybrid; USD 102,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP Global Inc. in Portland, Maine is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to join our Architectural Engineering (A/E) team. You will contribute to multi-disciplinary projects, developing structural concepts and guiding design through construction documentation.

The ideal candidate will hold a PE, have 7–10 years of relevant experience, and be proficient with STAAD PRO, ETABS, or RISA, along with strong communication skills to engage clients and team members.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Communication

Project collaboration

Engineering concepts

Education

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

PE registration

US citizenship

SE licensure (preferred)

Tools

STAAD Pro

ETABS

RISA

AutoCAD

REVIT

Job description

WSP Global Inc. in Portland, Maine is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to join our Architectural Engineering (A/E) team. You will contribute to multi-disciplinary projects, developing structural concepts and guiding design through construction documentation.

The ideal candidate will hold a PE, have 7–10 years of relevant experience, and be proficient with STAAD PRO, ETABS, or RISA, along with strong communication skills to engage clients and team members.