Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Hydraulic Structures
About The Position
WSP is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to join its Hydraulic Structures Group. The role supports multidisciplinary teams with planning, analysis, design, evaluation, and rehabilitation of dams, spillways, outlet works, hydropower facilities, canals, flood-control structures, and related civil works. It offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise in critical water infrastructure and public safety. The engineer will perform or support structural analysis and design, project-delivery documentation, field investigations, and collaboration across engineering disciplines. The position also supports compliance with applicable design standards and dam safety requirements. Occasional travel for field investigations, construction support, site inspections, and project meetings may be required. Field work can take place outdoors, in confined spaces, and near water bodies and heavy equipment, subject to safety requirements. WSP offers mentorship from senior engineers, advanced-analysis training, opportunities to support dam safety evaluations and major water infrastructure projects, and support for PE licensure and ongoing professional development. The expected salary range is $68,200–$85,300 across all locations. WSP has more than 15,000 employees in over 300 U.S. offices. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
- Strong knowledge of structural mechanics, reinforced concrete, and steel design.
- Proficiency with engineering analysis tools and Microsoft Office.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively.
- EIT certification or ability to obtain it within 12 months.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
- Internship or coursework related to dams, hydraulic structures, or water infrastructure.
- Familiarity with finite element modeling and nonlinear structural behavior.
- Experience with AutoCAD, Revit, or Civil 3D.
- Exposure to hydrology and hydraulics concepts.
Responsibilities
- Perform structural analyses for reinforced concrete, steel, and masonry hydraulic structures.
- Support design calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical memoranda.
- Assist in evaluating hydrostatic, seismic, hydrodynamic, thermal, and soil-structure interaction loading.
- Assist with reports, feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, engineering evaluations, cost estimates, risk assessments, and design documentation.
- Participate in inspections of dams, spillways, outlet works, canals, and related hydraulic structures.
- Support field data collection and construction observation activities.
- Work with geotechnical, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and CAD/BIM professionals.
- Support compliance with ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, USACE, USBR, and dam safety requirements.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Retirement savings
- Paid sick leave
- Paid vacation or other personal time
- Paid parental leave
- Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings
- Mentorship from senior engineers
- Training in advanced analysis methods
- Support for PE licensure and ongoing professional development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
