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Who We Are

At WSP, we are driven by inspiring future-ready pioneers to innovate. We’re looking to grow our teams with people who are ready to collaborate in building communities and expanding our skylines. To do this, we hire candidates of all experiences, skillsets, backgrounds and walks of life. We actively foster a work environment and culture where inclusion and diversity is part of our fundamental structure. This is delivered behaviorally, through our policies, trainings, local partnerships with professional diverse organizations, internal networks and most importantly with the support and sponsorship of our leaders who help drive our commitment to an inclusive, diverse, welcoming and equitable work environment. Anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

This Opportunity

Our Southern California Structural Team is seeking a full-time Early Career Structural Engineer to work out of our Los Angeles, CA office. 

This structural team prides itself on providing young engineers with the opportunity to learn and develop alongside some of the best structural engineering professionals in the industry. Entry-level engineers will be exposed to all types of building materials and design methods within their first couple years at the firm. This background knowledge allows for young engineers to quickly move into project management roles, pass PE and SE exams, and find prolonged success in their structural engineering careers.

Your Impact Under supervision perform professional structural engineering work relating to the design of new concrete, steel, light timber frame and mass-timber structures for residential, institutional and commercial uses. Be part of the structural engineering solution to facilitate the re-use of existing building structures, through either the design of structural retrofitting of existing buildings, or through the resiliency assessment of structures. Perform routine engineering functions and provide entry-level technical assistance on various design requirements, coordination with other trades and contractors, and review of shop drawings to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, systems, and infrastructure. Perform site visits to existing buildings and structures at various stages during construction, to either review existing conditions, or verify that the construction is in general conformance with project documentation. Generate and collaborate with others in the generation of complete, accurate, and concise documentation using 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. Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs. Who You Are

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience Excellent research skills with an analytical mindset. Knowledge of linear and non-linear finite element analysis, and performance/displacement-based design. With a competent understanding in the principles of ductility of building materials. 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 discipline-specific design software (i.e., AutoCAD, CSI or Bentley Structural Analysis products, Revit). 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

Engineer in Training Certification. 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. Familiarity with relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.

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WSP Benefits: 

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.  

Compensation 

Expected Salary:  $47,200 - $93,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law. 

Additional Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Additional Details Travel Required: N/A - No travel required Job Status: New Graduate Employee Type: Full Primary Location: LOS ANGELES - 515 S FIGUEROA All locations: US-CA-Los Angeles About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also 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.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

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.

NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand.  Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service. 

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