Lead Professional, Structural Engineering

Overview

WSP, an award-winning and innovative multi-disciplinary consulting firm, is seeking a Lead Structural Engineer to join our Structural Engineering practice within the Architectural Engineering (A/E) business based in Portland, Maine. The team is open to candidates based in any of our Maine offices, with one weekly visit to Portland.

The ideal candidate will be energetic, have strong communication skills, and be well‑rounded in technical structural engineering experience. They will have experience contributing to structural designs on multi‑disciplinary projects and supporting project delivery efforts. If you are looking for an opportunity to continue developing your career with a global industry leader and contribute to a growing team, you will thrive in this environment.

Our Portland A/E Team provides technical solutions for challenging projects and complex design problems, with a focus on sustainable, resilient, and energy‑efficient solutions for our clients. Our projects include assessments, forensic analysis, renovation, and new construction in the industrial, municipal, federal, and commercial sectors. We are a dedicated group of professionals who take pride in maintaining a flexible, team‑oriented environment, while also offering the resources and opportunities of a large global organization.

You will have the opportunity to engage with WSP’s design centers across the US and globally.

• Communicate with clients to understand project requirements and support project execution.
• Contribute to structural engineering and design activities from concept through construction documentation for multi‑disciplinary projects.
• Perform analysis of new and existing structures in accordance with applicable codes.
• Develop calculations and support preparation of technical documentation.
• Participate in existing structure assessments and assist in preparing evaluation reports and recommendations.
• Develop structural models to support engineering analysis and design.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary project teams to deliver high‑quality work.
• Support junior staff through collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Follow project delivery standards and perform quality checks on work.
• Adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and company policies.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.
• US Citizen.
• 7–10 years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of structural analysis software such as STAAD PRO, ETABS, or RISA, with willingness to learn additional tools.
• Experience supporting projects through various phases of design and construction.
• Experience contributing to construction drawings and specifications.
• Ability to communicate engineering concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD and/or REVIT.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) in the U.S.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with Federal Agency or DoD projects.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $102,200 - $151,800

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

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.