Early Career Structural Engineer, Buildings
WSP in the U.S.
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 1 year · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Data visualizationProject managementStakeholder managementStatisticsExcelMicrosoft Office
- Nice to have
- RevitAutoCAD
- Work
- On-site in Boston
- Pay
- $72.7K–$90K a year
- Skill demand
- Project management29%Stakeholder management12%Statistics6%of 83 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 30, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
WSP is seeking a full-time Early Career Structural Engineer for its Boston, MA office. You will be involved in projects with the Structural Engineering Team, contributing to a growing organization focused on meeting client objectives and solving challenges.
Key Attributes
- Passion for structures and architecture
- Excellent communications skills
- Demonstrated teamwork abilities
Your Impact
- Develop and maintain an interactive structural material quantity (SMQ) and carbon tracking dashboard to monitor embodied carbon metrics across structural engineering projects, using business intelligence tools.
- Collect, clean, and structure project-level data from multiple internal sources to support SMQ tracking, carbon analysis, and reporting workflows, applying data management principles.
- Analyze SMQs and embodied carbon data across materials, structural systems, project types, and geographic regions to identify trends, inefficiencies, and optimization opportunities.
- Generate reports and data visualizations summarizing findings from carbon tracking and sustainability initiatives for internal stakeholders, project managers, and engineering leadership.
- Apply analytical and statistical frameworks to benchmark carbon performance across projects and support data-driven decision making.
- Perform structural design of new buildings and restoration of existing buildings throughout the United States.
- Analyze and design superstructures and foundations in timber, concrete, steel, and masonry.
- Utilize latest technology and digital tools for design.
- Complete training on assigned tasks.
- Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
- Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset.
- Familiarity with process and concepts for design/build.
- Familiarity with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
- Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities.
- Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team.
- Experience with Building Information Modeling (BIM) software, such as Autodesk Revit.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
- Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements.
- Occasional travel may be required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Recent or upcoming May 2026 graduates in an accredited Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program.
- Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
- 0-3 years of internship experience in Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering.
- Experience using Revit, AutoCAD and/or MicroStation software.
Compensation
Expected Salary: $72,700 - $90,000
About WSP
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, a leading engineering and professional services firm. Dedicated to serving local communities, WSP designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water, and environment markets. With over 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., WSP partners with clients to help communities prosper.
Benefits
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.