Early Career Structural Engineer

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

Our Southern California Structural Team is seeking a full-time Early Career Structural Engineer to work out of our Los Angeles, CA office.

This structural team prides itself on providing young engineers with the opportunity to learn and develop alongside some of the best structural engineering professionals in the industry. Entry-level engineers will be exposed to all types of building materials and design methods within their first couple years at the firm. This background knowledge allows for young engineers to quickly move into project management roles, pass PE and SE exams, and find prolonged success in their structural engineering careers.

Your Impact

• Under supervision perform professional structural engineering work relating to the design of new concrete, steel, light timber frame and mass-timber structures for residential, institutional and commercial uses.
• Perform site visits to existing buildings and structures at various stages during construction, to either review existing conditions, or verify that the construction is in general conformance with project documentation.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, coordination with other trades and contractors, and review of shop drawings to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.
• Be part of the structural engineering solution to facilitate the re-use of existing building structures, through either the design of structural retrofitting of existing buildings, or through the resiliency assessment of structures.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Generate and collaborate with others in the generation of complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and work site notebook/logs.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications

• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset. Knowledge of linear and non-linear finite element analysis, performance/displacement based design. With a competent understanding in the principles of ductility of building materials.
• Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, CSI or Bentley Structural Analysis products, Revit).
• Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Ability to work independently under general supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience
• Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Master's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• Familiarity with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.
• MS in Civil/Structural Engineering Degree with an emphasis in structures

Compensation and Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Expected Salary: $50,900 - $91,700 based on nationwide salary ranges and commensurate with experience

WSP USA is providing the compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that the company in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and 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, or federal law.

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Additional Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Additional Details

• Job Status: New Graduate
• All locations: US-CA-Los Angeles
• Travel Required: N/A - No travel required
• Employee Type: Full
• Primary Location: LOS ANGELES - 888 S FIGUEROA

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.