Structural Engineer – Federal Buildings (Mid-Level)

WSP in the U.S.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement savings

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Job summary

WSP is seeking a mid-level Structural (Buildings) Engineer to support our Federal Programs Team across multiple US locations, including Denver, Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, San Diego, and Virginia Beach. You will handle design through construction-phase support on federal, defense, and public-sector projects.

The role targets engineers with building-design experience who can lead portions of projects, mentor juniors, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• 5+ years of post-education experience in analysis and design of building structures.
• Professional Engineer license.
• Knowledge of structural building codes, design standards, and principles.
• Experience with ETABS, SAP2000, RISA-3D, RAM Concept, SAFE, Revit and AutoCAD.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with ability to coordinate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Independently perform structural analysis and design of new and existing buildings.
• Develop drawings, calculations, and design documentation.
• Deliver projects in various delivery frameworks (Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, etc.).
• Perform engineering calculations using structural software to evaluate loads and connections.
• Coordinate with architectural, civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.
• Lead site visits and construction-phase services.
• Provide guidance and quality review for junior staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Team coordination

Self-leadership

Independent work

Education

Professional Engineer license

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Tools

ETABS

SAP2000

RISA-3D

RAM Concept

SAFE

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

WSP is seeking a mid-level Structural (Buildings) Engineer to support our Federal Programs Team across multiple US locations, including Denver, Seattle, Tacoma, Portland, San Diego, and Virginia Beach. You will handle design through construction-phase support on federal, defense, and public-sector projects.

The role targets engineers with building-design experience who can lead portions of projects, mentor juniors, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.