Entry-Level Structural Engineer - Hydraulic Structures

WSP • Rancho Cordova, CA

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About The Position

WSP is seeking an Entry-Level Structural Engineer to join its Hydraulic Structures Group. The engineer will support multidisciplinary teams in planning, analyzing, designing, evaluating, and rehabilitating dams, spillways, outlet works, hydropower facilities, canals, flood-control structures, and related civil works. The role offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise in critical water infrastructure and public safety.

The position includes structural analyses and design support for reinforced concrete, steel, and masonry hydraulic structures, as well as assistance with project reports, feasibility studies, alternatives analyses, engineering evaluations, cost estimates, risk assessments, and design documentation. The engineer will also participate in field investigations and collaborate with professionals across multiple disciplines while supporting compliance with applicable engineering standards and dam safety requirements.

Professional growth opportunities include mentorship from senior engineers, training in advanced analysis methods, opportunities to support dam safety evaluations and major water infrastructure projects, and support for PE licensure and ongoing professional development. Occasional travel for field investigations, construction support, site inspections, and project meetings may be required. Field work may take place outdoors, in confined spaces, and near water bodies and heavy equipment, subject to safety requirements.

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.

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 preparation of 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.
• Collaborate with geotechnical, hydraulic, mechanical, electrical, and CAD/BIM professionals.
• Support compliance with ACI, AISC, ASCE 7, USACE, USBR, and dam safety requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life coverage.
• 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.
• Support for PE licensure and ongoing professional development.

What This Job Offers

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