Junior Structural (Buildings) Engineer

WSP • Denver, CO

9h • $74,100 - $116,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Full-Time Junior Structural (Buildings) Engineer to join their Federal Programs AEC Team. This role supports structural engineering projects for federal, defense, and public-sector clients. It is ideal for a junior engineer with 1 to 3 years of experience looking for broad technical exposure, mentorship, and increasing responsibility in project design and construction-phase support. The Federal Programs Team works on diverse projects for major clients like the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Navy. The structural team focuses on practical, technically meaningful facilities with constraints related to security, budgets, schedule, constructability, and multidisciplinary coordination. This role offers continued development in structural design, renovations, foundations, equipment support, seismic design, and specialized project requirements.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or equivalent.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience
• Excellent research skills with analytical mindset.
• Familiarity with structural building codes and design standards.
• 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.
• Familiarity with structural design and modeling software such as ETABS, SAP2000, RISA-3D, RAM Concept, SAFE, Revit, and AutoCAD.
• 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.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.

Nice To Haves

• Engineer-in-Training certification, or ability to obtain within a reasonable period after hire.
• Prior internship related to the degree of study and the specific engineering discipline.
• A member of and/or actively participate in local professional practice organizations.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and design of new and existing buildings under the supervision of experienced engineers, including gravity and lateral systems, foundations, and structural components constructed of steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
• Develop structural drawings, specifications, calculations, and design documentation using site observations, existing-condition information, geotechnical reports, and other project data.
• Perform engineering calculations and use structural analysis and design software to evaluate building loads and design structural members and connections in accordance with applicable building codes, design standards, and project criteria.
• Develop structural design concepts, select appropriate structural systems and materials, and coordinate structural requirements with architectural, civil, geotechnical, mechanical, electrical, and fire protection disciplines.
• Prepare complete, accurate, and concise structural calculations, design drawings, specifications, reports, and building information models using applicable engineering and drafting software.
• Participate in site visits and construction-phase services, including documenting existing conditions and construction progress, reviewing submittals, and assisting with responses to requests for information, while complying with applicable safety requirements and site-specific procedures.
• Complete required company, safety, and project-specific training.
• 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.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement savings
• Paid sick leave
• Paid vacation (or other personal time)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

What This Job Offers

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