Senior Structural Engineer - Project & Design Lead

WSP; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

WSP in Herndon, VA is seeking a structural engineer with 3–5 years of post‑degree experience to support design and analysis for building and infrastructure projects. You will collect data from sites, surveys, and GIS, perform structural assessments, and prepare reports and drawings.

The role involves cross‑functional teamwork with engineers, architects, and planners to ensure safety, durability, and compliance with regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering required.
• 3–5 years of post-education experience in engineering discipline with structural or civil design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification (EIT) required.

Responsibilities

• Collect, compile, and analyze data from site surveys, blueprints, GIS data, and other matrices for project development and construction.
• Perform professional structural engineering work and assist with research and inspections of site conditions to ensure conformance with standards and permits.
• Incorporate advanced modeling techniques to support safe and functional design for end-users and transportation systems.
• Work individually or in cross-functional teams to layout installations, establish elevations, select materials, and estimate costs and quantities.
• Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance to secure structural soundness against loads and environmental effects.
• Prepare data visualizations, tables, charts, and 2D/3D illustrations for data interpretation and reporting.
• Maintain quality control in measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting; assist in scoping small-to-medium projects.
• Contribute to technical reports and presentations to address design or construction issues.

Skills

Structural engineering

Civil engineering

EIT certification

Data analysis

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

ArcGIS

InRoads

Geopak

HEC-RAS

STADD

ANSYS

Job description

WSP in Herndon, VA is seeking a structural engineer with 3–5 years of post‑degree experience to support design and analysis for building and infrastructure projects. You will collect data from sites, surveys, and GIS, perform structural assessments, and prepare reports and drawings.

The role involves cross‑functional teamwork with engineers, architects, and planners to ensure safety, durability, and compliance with regulations.