Structural Engineer - Industrial

WSP in the U.S.; Madison (WI); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement savings

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Bereavement/voting leave

Job summary

WSP USA is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our Industrial Center of Excellence. You will design and deliver complex industrial projects, develop construction documents, perform structural analysis, and collaborate across disciplines.

The role can be based in Boise or Madison, with a flexible location. You will work with BIM tools like Revit, coordinate with architects and other engineers, and support permitting and client meetings to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in structural design for facilities or industrial projects.
• Proficient in structural analysis and design software including STAAD, RAM and Risa, as well as AutoCAD, Revit, and 2D drafting.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards; strong technical writing and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and analyze structural systems for building cores, shells, and foundations including steel, concrete, and masonry.
• Prepare structural drawings, specifications, and calculations in compliance with applicable codes (IBC, ACI, AISC).
• Coordinate with architects and other disciplines to integrate structural design into overall facility plans.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction phase support.
• Perform load calculations, seismic/wind analysis, and evaluate structural integrity for retrofits and expansions.
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance; attend client and design coordination meetings.

Skills

Structural design

Coordination

Technical writing

Building codes knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Tools

STAAD

RAM

Risa

AutoCAD

Revit

2D drafting

Job description

This Opportunity

Job Description

WSP's Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) is seeking a Structural Engineer to join our growing team. The Industrial CoE delivers innovative engineering solutions for advanced manufacturing, semiconductor and microelectronics, battery manufacturing, life sciences, food and beverage, logistics, and mission-critical facilities across North America.

As part of a multidisciplinary team, you will support the design and delivery of complex industrial projects, develop construction documents, perform structural analysis, and collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity to build technical expertise while contributing to impactful projects that help shape the future of industrial infrastructure.

We are flexible on location, and this role may be based in Boise, ID or Madison, WI.

Your Impact

• A major component of our design process relies on Building Information Modeling (BIM). In particular, the use of Autodesk Revit Structural is one of the integrated collaboration tools used in communicating 3-D design to our project teams, owners, and construction professionals.
• There is a lot of latitude for decision-making; we’re not interested in micromanaging.
• We expect everyone on the team to assume ownership of the project's goals and success
• Design and analyze structural systems for building cores, shells, and foundations, including steel, concrete, and masonry elements.
• Prepare structural drawings, specifications, and calculations in compliance with applicable codes (IBC, ACI, AISC).
• Coordinate with architects and other disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil) to integrate structural design into overall facility plans.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction phase support.
• Perform load calculations, seismic/wind analysis, and evaluate structural integrity for retrofits and expansions.
• Support permitting and regulatory compliance; attend client and design coordination meetings.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in structural design for facilities or industrial projects.
• Proficient in structural analysis and design software, including STAAD, RAM and Risa, as well as AutoCAD, Revit, and 2D drafting
• Knowledge of building codes and standards; strong technical writing and coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PE license preferred
• Experience with Navisworks
• Experience with food & beverage or federal facility projects; familiarity with BIM workflows.
• Previous design and consulting experience

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

• Coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings

Compensation

Expected Salary (all locations): $78,600- $112,400

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.

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.