Early Career Structural Engineer

About the Role

WSP is searching for a Full-Time Early Career Structural Engineer for their San Francisco, CA office. This role involves contributing to projects within the Property & Buildings Team by providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with collecting, compiling, and analyzing data from physical work sites, surveys, blueprints, GIS data, subsurface utility information, maps, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Perform basic professional structural engineering work including conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, building, infrastructure, and transportation channels to ensure conformance with applicable rules, standards, and permits.
• Provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies to ensure the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Verify site characteristics and provide basic technical assistance to secure structural soundness against loads and pressures from environmental or human influence.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise 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 regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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 for interacting with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, and as part of a team.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software, including but not limited to: MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, ArcGIS, InRoads, Geopak, GeoSlope, ANSYS, STADD, HEC-RAS, HEC-HMS.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements, which may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Ability to work in the United States immediately.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification (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 - $89,200