Structural Designer - Industrial

WSP; Meridian (ID); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Disability & life insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid parental leave

Bereavement & voting time

Naturalization proceedings attendance

Job summary

WSP is seeking a Structural Designer in Idaho to support the design of new buildings, renovations, and facility expansions. You will produce detailed drafting for industrial steel systems, equipment supports, platforms, and pipe racks, applying CAD/BIM standards with a focus on quality and client satisfaction.

Join a team that collaborates across disciplines, emphasizes accountability, and supports ongoing learning with onboarding and training in WSP standards and systems.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• 5+ years in civil design and terrain modeling using Revit, AutoCAD or MicroStation.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines in a dynamic project environment.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings.
• Willingness to learn and apply new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support the structural design of new buildings, renovations, and facility expansions.
• Produce detailed drafting for industrial structural steel systems, including equipment supports, platforms, and pipe racks.
• Apply CAD/BIM standards to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and own project goals.
• Participate in QA/QC to deliver high-quality work.

Skills

Project coordination

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Deadline management

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

Job description

At WSP, we are driven by a shared purpose: to help communities thrive. We are committed to delivering innovative, high‑quality solutions while fostering a collaborative and inclusive workplace for our people.

Our Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) Division is seeking a Structural Designer to join our growing team. This group delivers high‑performing projects at the intersection of innovation and functionality, with a strong focus on food and beverage, federal, and industrial facility design. Our work spans new construction, renovations, and complex industrial systems—always with client experience, community impact, and technical excellence at the forefront.

What You’ll Do

• Support the structural design of new buildings, renovations, and facility expansions
• Produce detailed drafting for industrial structural steel systems, including equipment supports, platforms, and pipe racks
• Apply internal and client CAD/BIM standards, ensuring consistency and accuracy across deliverables
• Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, taking ownership of project goals and contributing to overall project success
• Participate in WSP’s robust QA/QC process, delivering work that reflects high standards of quality, accountability, and pride

What You Can Expect

• Structured onboarding and training in WSP standards, practices, and systems
• Meaningful participation in technically complex and impactful industrial projects
• A culture that values accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Opportunities to grow your technical expertise while learning new tools and technologies

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma
• 5+ years of experience in civil design and terrain modeling using Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, or comparable software
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage deadlines, and adapt in a dynamic project environment
• Solid understanding of basic mathematical concepts and drawing setup
• Ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and mechanical drawings
• Demonstrated problem‑solving skills and willingness to learn and apply new technologies

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree in Drafting or a related technical discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Advanced expertise with Revit
• Experience working in AutoCAD and/or MicroStation
• Prior construction experience in an industrial or commercial environment

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 Hourly: $27.79 - $38.18

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position within the state of Colorado, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and 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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