What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Career Structural Engineer - Buildings position at WSP?
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career Structural Engineer for our Chicago, IL office. Be involved in projects with our Structural Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges. The successful candidate will have the following key attributes:
Passion for structures and architecture
Excellent communications skills
Demonstrated teamwork abilities
Candidates can expect advanced training in structural design and digital design technology; and participation with colleagues around the world in practice area networks and other forums of learning and collaboration.
Your Impact
- 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, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
- Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- 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 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 when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
- 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, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
- Experience with Building Information Modeling software, such as Autodesk Revit
- Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. - Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
- Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Upcoming June 2025 Graduate in an accredited Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program.
- Masters Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred
- The successful candidate will have 0-3 years of internship experience in Civil/Architectural/Structural Engineering.
- Experience using Revit, AutoCAD and/or Microstation software.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary (all locations): $68,000-80,000
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific 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, and/or federal law.
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Salary : $68,000 - $80,000
