Structural Engineer-Boston

WSP

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Posted 23 days ago

Full Time

Boston, Massachusetts

In Person

Smart Summary

This role involves providing local technical assistance for the analysis, development, and design of infrastructure related to dams, hydraulic structures, and energy facilities. Responsibilities include assisting with basic professional structural engineering work, preparing or reviewing design documents, specifications, and reports, and participating in site inspections.

We are looking for a Structural Engineer to assist with the analysis, development, and design of processes and infrastructure relating to dams, hydraulic structures, energy storage and generating facilities. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Structural Engineering, excellent research skills, and competent interpersonal and communication skills.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Structural Engineering

Design Calculations

Field Work Plans

Construction Activities

Cost Estimates

Bid Specifications

Technical Writing

Office Automation

Predictive Models

Spreadsheets

Drafting

Research Skills

Analytical Mindset

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Self-Leadership

Job Description

This Opportunity

Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the analysis, development, and design of processes and infrastructure relating to dams, hydraulic structures, energy storage and generating facilities.   Generates accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.

Your Impact

  • Under general supervision, assist with performing basic professional structural engineering work relating to dams, hydraulic structures, energy storage and generating facilities.
  • Work closely with project managers and lead engineers on dam safety and energy projects:
  • Preparation or review of design calculations, design criteria documents or studies;  
  • Preparation or review of field work plans, construction activities, schedules, and cost estimates;  
  • Preparation or review of construction and bid specifications;  
  • Preparation or review of drawings; and
  • Preparation or review of written reports.  
  • Participate in site inspections for a range of projects throughout the United States.  
  • 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 Civil Engineering, with a focus in Structural Engineering.
  • Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
  • 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.
  • Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, predictive models, spreadsheets, drafting and tools.
  • 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 Qualification:

  • Engineer in Training Certification.
  • Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
  • A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Expected Salary: $67,600- $111,650

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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About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

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WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

WSP

We are one of the world’s leading professional services firms, uniting our engineering, advisory and science-based expertise to shape communities to advance humanity. ​ ​From local beginnings to a globe-spanning presence today, we operate in over 50 countries and employ approximately 73,000 professionals, known as Visioneers. ​ Together they pioneer solutions and deliver innovative projects across sectors: Transport & Infrastructure, Property & Buildings, Earth & Environment, Water, Power & Energy and Mining & Metals. ​ ​ Together let’s unlock potential everywhere.​ #WeAreWSP​

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