WSP in the U.S.

Overview

WSP has a career opportunity for a Structural Engineer to join their US Mining & Metal, Process & Infrastructure Design team. This role involves providing technical and design consulting services for various clients, including those in water/wastewater infrastructure, heavy industry, mining, and power.

Responsibilities

• Perform analysis and design of structural elements and components both manually and with design software.
• Review and interpret building code requirements and other pertinent design standards.
• Prepare client deliverables including field reports, calculation packages, plans/drawings, and specifications.
• Perform structural inspections in concrete, masonry, and steel.
• Conduct technical reviews of reports, correspondence, and calculations related to the structural discipline.
• Assist in defining structural scope, budget, and schedule for structural efforts/projects.
• Prepare and review engineering and construction cost estimates.
• Support preparation of proposals and bids, including design-build projects.
• Follow company safety standards and site safety standards.
• Perform field work for data collection, visual inspections, construction reviews, etc.
• Collaborate with other multidisciplinary design team members on structural design tasks.
• Prepare detailed calculations, drawings, technical specifications, design packages, technical reports, detailed analyses, and other materials suitable for procurement and construction purposes.
• Use computer-aided drafting and designing with industry-standard platforms to develop Construction Documents.
• Conduct limited travel to job sites for site investigations and inspections.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited college or university.
• Preference for the candidate to be registered as a Civil Engineer (PE) or a Structural Professional Engineer (SE), with active status or the ability to obtain one within 1 – 2 years.
• EIT is required.
• 3 - 5 years + structural engineering experience with 2 years prior experience relevant to heavy industry.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with contractors, clients, and internal design teams.
• A thorough understanding of the practical application of structural engineering principles, techniques, and procedures.
• Knowledge of structural design techniques, tools, and principles involved in the production of technical plans, drawings, and models.
• Professionality with design codes and standards such as IBC, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI 318, and ACI 350.
• Strong knowledge of seismic design principles.
• Ability to work productively independently and as a member of a project team.
• Proficiency with modeling structural systems using computational software design tools such as RISA, ETABS, STRUDL, STAAD, SAFE, and/or SAP2000.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, MS Project, and Outlook).
• Basic knowledge regarding the design of reinforced concrete structures, steel structures, and foundation design.
• Excellent written/verbal communication skills.
• Detail and quality oriented.
• Must pass background check.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental
• Vision

Additional Information

• Position can be in either Tempe, AZ, South Jordan, UT, or Tucson, AZ depending on candidate preference.
• WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model.