Early Career Structural Engineer

About the Role

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Structural Engineer for its New York, NY office. This role involves providing technical support for the analysis, design, and construction of building structures across a variety of projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with performing basic professional structural engineering work, including research and inspections of site conditions, resources, buildings, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements and operating strategies for end-user safety and functionality.
• Assist with verifying site characteristics and providing basic technical assistance on structural soundness against loads and pressures from environmental or human influence.
• Generate documentation using electronic systems, drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and work site notebooks/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.
• Assist with the structural design and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and foundation systems.
• Develop structural models and engineering calculations using industry-standard software.
• Prepare construction documents and technical reports.
• Support construction administration activities.
• Collaborate with architects, MEP engineers, contractors, and other project stakeholders to deliver safe, efficient, and code-compliant structural solutions.
• Ensure work is performed in accordance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and WSP quality requirements.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Basic analytic and design skills and ability to solve technical problems.
• Ability to conduct engineering design under supervision.
• Commitment to high-quality technical performance.
• Ability to learn and grow to produce high-quality technical and professional deliverables.
• Ability to utilize computer software tools and applications to solve basic engineering problems.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software including SAFE, ETABS, RAM Structural Systems, Sp Column, AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), and Excel.
• Ability to perform work within agreed upon budget and schedule under supervision.
• Familiarity with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to work in the United States immediately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Basic analytic and design skills.
• Experience with SAFE, ETABS, RAM Structural Systems, Sp Column, AutoCAD, Revit (BIM), and Excel.
• Familiarity with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, and regulations.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing and office automation software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering, or closely related discipline.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• Active participation in local professional practice organizations.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $72,700 - $100,000