Associate Structural Engineer (Buildings)

About the role

This Opportunity WSP is currently initiating a search for an Associate Structural Engineer for our Los Angeles, CA office. Be involved in projects with our Property and Buildings Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our clients' objectives and solves their challenges.

Responsibilities

• Performs structural engineering work, under the supervision of a Professional Engineer, relating to the design of new and existing structures.
• Coordinates with architects, contractors, and clients, and manages projects independently.
• Ensures high-quality deliverables are produced and distributed on time and in compliance with project-specific construction codes.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities and a passion for growing within the structural engineering profession.
• Perform structural engineering work relating to the design of new concrete, concrete masonry (CMU), steel, metal stud, light-frame wood, and mass timber structures for residential, institutional, and commercial projects.
• Develop structural engineering solutions to facilitate the re-use of existing building structures through structural retrofitting or resiliency assessments.
• Incorporate advanced modeling techniques, concept development, design requirements, and operating strategies to account for the safety and functionality of end-users, while also utilizing future-ready solutions with structural engineering design standards.
• Contribute to project coordination through remote/in-person meetings, technical sketches, BIM modeling, and work site notebooks/logs.
• Verify the characteristics of a site, providing technical assistance on securing structural soundness from loads and pressures caused by environmental or human influence.
• Prepare data and visualizations such as tables, charts, accurate reports, sketches, calculations, and 2D/3D illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, statistical analysis, and reporting.
• Aid in the development and scoping of small to medium-sized projects.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports and presentations that explain research and findings to improve, prevent, control, restore, or address design and/or construction issues or problems.
• Conduct engineering studies and surveys to gain further information on a particular design and construction problem or issue and/or to plan for future needs.
• Aid in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of data obtained during site investigations, offering input with developing action plans for low to mid-level risk mitigation activities.
• Aid in the preparation and implementation of site Health and Safety Plans (HASPs).
• Work collaboratively with other engineers, professionals, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, local and privately funded improvement and development projects.
• 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.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• 1 to 3 years of relevant post education experience in engineering discipline and prior structural or civil design experience.
• Engineer in Training Certification.
• Knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Detail understanding of seismic design procedures, ductility, and mechanics of different building materials.
• Detail understanding of lateral load characterization and design procedures.
• Basic knowledge of linear and non-linear finite element analysis and performance-based design.
• Experience with infrastructure planning, design, and construction management; including rehabilitation and new design.
• Ability to coordinate with agency regulators and understand requirements.
• Knowledge with process and concepts for sustainability and reducing and eliminating the use or generation of hazardous substances/greenhouse gas.
• Knowledge of relevant structural and civil construction laws, codes, regulations, compliance practices, and record-keeping requirements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to convey technical concepts effectively and professionally to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Educational background and experience that demonstrates strong self-leadership with attention to detail, results orientation, and managing multiple priorities in a dynamic work environment.
• Moderate proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, technology, math principles, physics, predictive models, spreadsheets, and tools.
• A member of and/or actively participating in local professional practice organizations.
• Experience with discipline-specific design software (i.e., ETABS, RAM Structural System, RAM Concept, SAP, Perform3D, spSlab, spColumn, VisualAnalysis, Revit, AutoCAD, etc.).
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to apply technical knowledge to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, statistical analysis and arriving at the most effective, economical, and logical solution.
• 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.

Qualifications

• California Professional Engineer (PE) License.
• 40-Hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER) (29 CFR 1910.120) preferred.
• Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training desired.

Skills

• Structural Engineering
• Design and Construction Management
• Seismic Design Procedures
• Lateral Load Characterization
• Finite Element Analysis
• Sustainability and Green Building Practices
• Project Coordination
• Technical Writing
• Software Proficiency (ETABS, RAM Structural System, etc.)
• Problem Solving
• Health and Safety Compliance

Benefits

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.

Pay

Expected Salary (all locations): $86,000-$105,000

Schedule

Compensation Expected Salary (all locations): $86,000-$105,000