Early Career Structural Engineer

WSP • Atlanta, GA

13h

About The Position

WSP is currently initiating a search for a full-time, Early Career Structural Engineer for our Atlanta, GA office. Be involved in projects with our Southeast Transportation Engineering Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client's objectives and solves their challenges. Takes part in providing local technical assistance for the design, development, and construction of building and infrastructure projects in the public and private sector. Tasks may include basic assistance with research, design, concept development, and construction of bridges, retaining walls, and miscellaneous roadway structures . Generates accurate and concise documentation regarding assigned aspects of the project. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards for design, safety, structural soundness, and functionality
Your Impact
Under general supervision, assist with analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, subsurface utility information, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction. Assist with performing basic professional structural engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable design and construction standards. Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure. Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures. Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using CAD or other electronic systems, drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and work site notebook/logs. Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction. 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. Support the preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or closely related discipline with coursework focused in structural analysis, reinforced concrete design and structural steel design.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
• Prior internship in the field of 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, spreadsheets, technology, 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.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in structural engineering with coursework focused on prestressed concrete design, bridge engineering, advanced concrete design and advanced steel design.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations.
• Familiarity with discipline-specific design software (i.e., MicroStation, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, AASHTOWare, Leap, CSiBridge, OPENBRIM, STAAD, MIDAS Civil).

Responsibilities

• Assist with analyzing data from the physical work site, surveys, blueprints, subsurface utility information, geotechnical data, and other matrices for project development, design, and construction.
• Assist with performing basic professional structural engineering work relating to conducting research and inspections of proposed and existing site conditions, resources, infrastructure, and transportation channels to determine conformance with applicable design and construction standards.
• Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure.
• Assist with verifying the characteristics of a site and providing basic technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures.
• Generate complete, accurate, and concise documentation using CAD or other electronic systems, drawings, 2D/3D illustrations, and work site notebook/logs.
• Comply with safety guidelines and site-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, location data, statistical documentation, engineering studies and surveys, and construction.
• 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.
• Support the preparation of final design plans, special provisions, and cost estimates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level