Early Career Structural Engineer

About the Role

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Structural Engineer for their New York, NY office. This role involves contributing to projects within the Property & Buildings Team, supporting clients' objectives and challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for the analysis, design, and construction of building structures across residential, commercial, institutional, and mixed-use projects.
• 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 all work is performed in accordance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and WSP quality requirements.
• Continue to develop technical expertise and professional judgment.
• Assist with performing basic professional structural engineering work, including conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable rules, standards, and construction or operating permits.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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 and ability to solve technical problems.
• Ability to conduct engineering design under the supervision of an experienced design engineer.
• Demonstrated commitment to high quality technical performance.
• Ability to learn and grow to produce high-quality technical and professional deliverables.
• 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), Excel.
• Ability to perform work in accordance with 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

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

Compensation

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