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Overview

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Early Career Structural Engineer for their New York, NY office. The role involves providing technical support for the analysis, design, and construction of building structures across various projects while collaborating with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with structural design and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and foundation systems.
  • Develop structural models and engineering calculations using industry-standard software.
  • Prepare construction documents and technical reports.
  • Support construction administration activities.
  • Conduct research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions.
  • Provide entry-level technical assistance on design requirements and operating strategies.
  • Verify site characteristics for structural soundness.
  • Generate accurate documentation using electronic systems and drawings.
  • Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures.
  • Complete training on assigned tasks.
  • 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.
  • 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
  • Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
  • Familiarity with design/build processes and concepts.
  • Knowledge of structural and civil construction laws, codes, and regulations.
  • Competent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Proficient self-leadership with attention to detail.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Basic proficiency with technical writing and office automation tools.
  • Familiarity with discipline-specific design software.

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 New York, NY

Pay in context

At roughly $42/hr, this posting lands within a few percent of the $41/hr median for welding jobs in New York, NY, whose middle half runs $33–$48/hr across 24 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 New York, NY

We're tracking 36 other active welding openings in New York, NY right now, from 28 different employers. 8 of them were added in the last week. Across New York as a whole we're tracking 151 other active welding openings from 95 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in New York, or widen the search to New York.

WSP in the U.S. currently has 3 other openings live in New York, which is usually a sign of either steady growth or steady turnover — worth asking which in the interview.

The most active employers in New York at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Welding Shop in New York, NY (22), Metropolitan Transportation Authority (10), and Con Edison (4). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within New York, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are New York at $41/hr, Brooklyn at $38/hr, and Bronx at $30/hr. New York is among them.

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Pay figures are medians computed from live postings in the Welding Pros index, not from survey data, and they move as employers post. Early Career Structural Engineer (Buildings) figures were last recalculated when this page was built.