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Overview

WSP is seeking an Associate Structural Engineer for offices in Los Angeles, CA; Las Vegas, VA; and Salt Lake City, UT. The role involves supporting projects in the Property and Buildings Team, focusing on meeting client objectives and solving challenges in building and infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural engineering work for the design of various structures.
  • Develop solutions for re-using existing building structures through retrofitting.
  • Incorporate advanced modeling techniques and design requirements for safety and functionality.
  • Contribute to project coordination through meetings, technical sketches, and BIM modeling.
  • Verify site characteristics and provide technical assistance for structural soundness.
  • Prepare data visualizations and reports for data interpretation and presentation.
  • Maintain quality control standards for measurements and reporting.
  • Assist with development and scoping of small to medium-sized projects.
  • Contribute to technical reports and presentations on design and construction issues.
  • Conduct engineering studies and surveys for design and construction planning.
  • Write technical reports summarizing research findings and conclusions.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams on project work.
  • Assist with work plan preparation and site work coordination.
  • Complete training on assigned tasks.
  • Work collaboratively with engineers and authorities on various projects.
  • Exercise responsible decision-making regarding company resources.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline.
  • 1 to 3 years of relevant post-education experience.
  • Knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices.
  • Familiarity with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management.
  • Highly familiar with structural and civil construction laws and regulations.
  • Analytical mindset with sound judgement in decision-making.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Attention to detail, accuracy, and ability to prioritize responsibilities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic proficiency with technical writing and office software.
  • Experience with design software like SAFE, ETABS, and AutoCAD.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO

Additional Information

  • Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
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How this job compares in Los Angeles, CA

Pay in context

At roughly $43/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $43/hr median for welding jobs in Los Angeles, CA, whose middle half runs $35–$64/hr across 52 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 54% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. In other words it is a market-rate offer, so benefits, overtime, and shift schedule are where the real difference between this and the next posting on the list shows up.

The local market in Los Angeles, CA

We're tracking 81 other active welding openings in Los Angeles, CA right now, from 51 different employers. 33 of them were added in the last week. Across California as a whole we're tracking 565 other active welding openings from 258 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Los Angeles, or widen the search to California.

The most active employers in California at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are SpaceX (37), Relativity Space (21), and Honeywell Aerospace (17). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within California, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Long Beach at $49/hr, Santa Ana at $48/hr, and Los Angeles at $43/hr. Los Angeles is among them.

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