Early Career Structural Engineer - Buildings

About the Role

The engineer will design concrete, CMU, steel, metal‑stud, light‑frame wood, and mass‑timber structures for residential, institutional, and commercial projects, develop retrofitting and resiliency solutions, employ advanced modeling and BIM techniques, and produce technical documentation, visualizations, and quality‑controlled reports. Additional responsibilities include site verification, health and safety plan support, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and authorities, ethical decision‑making, and completion of assigned training. • Design new and existing structures using concrete, CMU, steel, metal stud, light‑frame wood, and mass‑timber systems • Develop structural retrofitting, resiliency assessments, and sustainable solutions • Apply advanced modeling, BIM, and finite‑element analysis (linear & non‑linear) to ensure safety and functionality • Produce technical reports, calculations, 2D/3D drawings, charts, and visualizations for client presentations • Conduct site investigations, verify load conditions, and support health‑ and safety plan implementation • Coordinate with architects, contractors, clients, and government authorities through meetings and documentation • Maintain quality‑control standards, ethical decision‑making, and compliance with codes and WSP policies

Key Responsibilities

• ▸structural design
• ▸retrofitting
• ▸bim modeling
• ▸fe analysis
• ▸technical reporting
• ▸site investigation

What You Bring

WSP is searching for an Early Career Structural Engineer for its San Diego, CA office. The role involves performing structural engineering work under a Professional Engineer's supervision, designing new and existing structures, coordinating with architects, contractors, and clients, and managing projects independently while ensuring high‑quality, code‑compliant deliverables. Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, have 0‑1 years of post‑graduation experience, and possess knowledge of seismic design, finite‑element analysis, sustainability concepts, relevant codes, and engineering software such as ETABS, Revit, and AutoCAD. Strong communication, self‑leadership, problem‑solving, and safety‑culture skills are required. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree, Engineer‑in‑Training certification, relevant internships, OSHA 40‑hour training, and first‑aid certification. • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering (0‑1 yr post‑grad experience) • Demonstrate knowledge of seismic design, ductility, material mechanics, and sustainability practices • Proficient in engineering software such as ETABS, RAM, SAP, Perform3D, Revit, AutoCAD, and related tools • Exhibit strong communication, problem‑solving, self‑leadership, and safety‑culture abilities • Preferred: Master’s degree, Engineer‑in‑Training certification, relevant internship, 40‑hour OSHA HAZWOPER training, basic First Aid/CPR

Requirements

• ▸bachelors
• ▸etabs
• ▸revit
• ▸autocad
• ▸seismic
• ▸eit

Benefits

WSP offers a comprehensive benefits suite covering medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement savings, paid leave (including parental, sick, vacation, bereavement, voting, and naturalization), and a salary range of $58,200‑$90,200 depending on experience and location. • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, retirement plans, paid sick/vacation/parental leave, bereavement, voting, and naturalization time off • Salary range $58,200 – $90,200, adjusted for experience, education, and location

Work Environment

Office Full-Time