Early Career Structural Engineer

About the Role

Our Industrial Center of Excellence (ICoE) team at WSP is seeking an Early Career Structural Engineer to join our team. Our group specializes in high-performing projects with a focus on food and beverage, federal, and industrial facility design. The purpose of this role is to help develop construction documents for a variety of clients. We are flexible on location—this role can be based in Meridian, ;
Minneapolis, MN; or Madison, WI.

• Design and analyze structural systems for building cores, shells, and foundations, including steel, concrete, and masonry elements.
• Prepare structural drawings, specifications, and calculations in compliance with applicable codes (IBC, ACI, AISC).
• Coordinate with architects and other disciplines (mechanical, electrical, civil) to integrate structural design into overall facility plans.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and provide construction phase support.
• Use Building Information Modeling (BIM) with Autodesk Revit Structural to communicate 3‑D design to project teams, owners, and construction professionals.
• Assume ownership of project goals and success without micromanagement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 0–1 years of experience in structural design for facilities or industrial projects.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software (STAAD, RAM, Risa), as well as AutoCAD and Revit.
• Knowledge of building codes and standards; strong technical writing and coordination skills.

• EIT license preferred.
• Experience with Navisworks.
• Experience with food & beverage or federal facility projects; familiarity with BIM workflows.
• Previous design and consulting experience.

Employees are 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.

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.