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Overview

Wilson Engineers is a respected Arizona-based consulting firm delivering innovative water and wastewater engineering and construction management solutions for communities throughout the region. They are currently seeking an experienced Structural Design Engineer to join their Tempe, Arizona office.

Responsibilities

  • Perform structural design, analysis, and engineering calculations for water and wastewater infrastructure projects.
  • Develop and support the preparation of construction drawings, technical specifications, and other project deliverables.
  • Conduct structural assessments and field investigations, and assist in preparing engineering reports and cost estimates.
  • Apply engineering principles, industry standards, and best practices to solve technical challenges.
  • Independently manage smaller engineering assignments while collaborating with senior engineers on complex projects.
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary project teams to ensure designs are technically sound and aligned with project goals.
  • Provide guidance and technical direction to CAD designers and support staff.
  • Continuously expand technical knowledge by staying current on emerging technologies and design standards.

Requirements

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with Structural emphasis.
  • EIT certification or ability to obtain.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office, Mathcad, TEDDS or similar analytical software.
  • Experience with SAP2000, STAAD or similar Finite Element software analysis.
  • Experience with AutoCAD, Revit or similar detailing and drawing production.
  • Ability to work in a team environment on a variety of projects.
  • Possess analytical and organizational skills to support multiple projects.
  • Ability to learn, listen, adapt, and take ownership of work.
  • Attention to detail, self-directed learning, and meeting deadlines.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • PTO
  • 401k

Additional Information

  • Location: Tempe, AZ

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
PTO
401k
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How this job compares in Tempe, AZ

Pay in context

At roughly $42/hr, this posting sits about 14% above the $37/hr median for welding jobs in Tempe, AZ — toward the top of a $28–$42/hr middle band drawn from 16 postings with published pay. Put another way, it pays more than about 81% of the comparable postings we have wage data for. Pay that far above local median usually comes attached to something: a harder cert requirement, travel, night shift, or overtime that isn't really optional. Worth establishing which before you accept.

The local market in Tempe, AZ

We're tracking 27 other active welding openings in Tempe, AZ right now, from 18 different employers. 3 of them were added in the last week. Across Arizona as a whole we're tracking 467 other active welding openings from 220 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Tempe, or widen the search to Arizona.

The most active employers in Arizona at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Sundt Construction (29), Welding Shop in Phoenix, AZ (19), and EZARC (18). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

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